Security Officer - AWE, Aldermaston

Shift pattern: 21 day rolling shift pattern - 7 shifts on, 3 days off then 7 shifts on, 4 days off (day shifts and night shifts)

Hourly rate - £14.97p/h

56 hours per week

Job Objectives and Responsibilities 

• Access control/gate operation 
• Identification checks (personnel and vehicle) 
• Manage deliveries and collections 
• Visitor management 
• Contractor management 
• Searches (personnel and vehicle) 
• Car park management 
• Site and building patrolling (on foot and by vehicle)
• Response to emergency incidents 
• Out of hours building checks 

Main Duties

• The control of access and egress to site of both vehicles and pedestrians 
• Vehicle searching to ensure that no prohibited items (unless allowed for a specific purpose) is allowed onto site 
• The control of the current barrier/gate systems at each location 
• Provide a visual deterrent and observe/detail any suspicious activity 
• Internal and external patrolling as directed by the gate Supervisor 
• Possible deployment in the event of protester action in support of the MDP and customer requirement 
• Oral/written reports will be required where applicable 
• Ensuring a secure site during out of hours 

Person Specification

• Must be able to obtain/have SC level clearance and be able to progress to DV level 
• Due to client restriction, only person of British Nationality can be considered for this role 
• Ideally a holder of an SIA Licence, but full training and licence application can be provided 
• Previous security experience 

Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Follow group and company policies and procedures at all times 
• Report ant apparent deficiencies in systems of work or equipment provided that may result in failure of service delivery or risk to health and safety or the environment 
• Use all work equipment and personal PPE properly and in accordance with training received 
• Report any issues or training needs to your Line Manager and / or your divisional incident reporting system

Information Security 

• Ensure compliance with Mitie's information security procedures in all activities 
• Proactively identify and report security risks to your manger 
• Report actual and suspected security incidents