Ref:
74588
Location:
Liverpool
Employment:
Full time
Closing Date:
28 June 2025

Relief Security Officer (74588)

Since 1987, Mitie’s 68,000 employees, have been serving companies and communities across the world. We're the UK’s leading facilities management company. Our clients range from banks to retailers, hospitals to schools, and critical government sites. We make a positive difference to millions of people, every day, and we're very proud of this. Join us and together there's no limit to what we can achieve.

Relief Security Officer

Location: Liverpool & Surrounding Areas
Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour
Contract Type: Flexible/Relief

Are you reliable, adaptable, and passionate about keeping people and property safe? We're looking for a committed Relief Security Officer to join our team, covering key government sites across Liverpool and the surrounding area.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a flexible schedule who thrives in varied environments. You'll step in to cover planned and unplanned absences — including holidays, sickness, and short-notice requirements — making you an essential part of our frontline defence.

About the Role

As a Relief Security Officer, your core mission is to protect people, property, and sensitive assets by delivering high-quality security services in accordance with site-specific Assignment Instructions (AIs). You'll play a crucial role in maintaining site safety, responding to incidents, and ensuring all security operations run smoothly.

You'll need to be confident working independently and across a variety of shift patterns including days, nights, and weekends.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Excellence

Follow all Assignment Instructions (AI's) and maintain familiarity with updates and changes.
Maintain a strong presence on-site to deter threats and manage incidents efficiently.
Collaborate with on-site teams to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Adhere to legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations — including wearing a valid front-line SIA license and, where required, a CCTV PSS License.

Training & Development

Complete all required competency and site-specific training.
Undertake additional training as directed to support ongoing development and compliance.
Stay up to date with security technologies and industry best practices.

Safety & Incident Response

Remain alert to potential threats, hazards, or suspicious activity and act quickly and appropriately.
Complete detailed incident reports and maintain accurate notebooks.
Follow all Health & Safety protocols and support the safe, secure operation of the site.
Make check calls and emergency notifications in line with procedure.

What We're Looking For

Valid SIA License (Security Guarding or Door Supervision)
SC Clearance – desirable (or ability to undergo vetting)
Previous security experience (ideally in a government or high-security environment)
Strong communication and observational skills
Calm under pressure and professional in challenging situations
A flexible and dependable work ethic