Security Officer

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  • Ref:
    79392
  • Location:
    London
  • Employment:
    Full time
  • Closing Date:
    14 August 2025

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Job Overview

  • To be an effective and professional on-site point of contact ensuring the security of our client premises, property and personnel.

  • To provide a flexible service to the customer that accommodates any local requirements or specific requests for contracted services and ad-hoc duties as agreed by Security Management

 

Main Duties

    • Protecting premises against unauthorised access or occupation.
    • Protecting property against destruction, damage and theft.
    • Complying with Mitie Uniform Policy including PPEs as may applicable to each assignment.
    • Always displaying valid SIA licences and client issued passes, as may be required.
    • Effective checking of required IDs, controlling and registering vehicle / pedestrian movements in accordance with site assignment instructions.
    • Always communicating professionally and courteously.
    • Escorting and monitoring contractors or visitors to site as instructed by Mitie Management.
    • In line with assignment instructions, maintaining a check on the perimeter and external/internal areas of the site checking for intrusion, fire or flood
    • In line with assignment instructions, conducting regular, highly visible patrols of the site on the perimeter boundary using any tools/PPE as supplied and carry out lockups/lockdowns when necessary.
    • Must be aware and confident with key issuing procedures.
    • Respond to emergencies and assist in all types of evacuations and events that may occur during his/her shift including applying first aid and the use of defibrillators.
    • Completing internal and external patrols and must be confident in using Mitie issued software and equipment and promptly reporting faults to the Control Room.
    • Monitoring CCTV regularly and report any faults as directed to client helpdesk.
    • Operating all alarm systems as available on site for own/staff safety and/or protection of client assets.
    • Ensuring a correct prompt response and reporting of any incidents, faults and/or occurrences
    • Ensuring Health and Safety of own and others on site.
    • Keeping up to date with security guidelines, bulletins and Mitie communications. 
    • Reading, understanding and duly acknowledging all communications issued by Mitie, such as Toolbox Talks, Memos, Assignment Instructions, Risk Assessments and Local/Standard Operating Procedures.
    • Complying with welfare check calls requirements and procedures.
    • Complying with all data protection regulations regarding all information accessed during the course of duty such as under the DPA and GDPR.
    • Communicating effectively with site and Mitie Management.
    • Liaising with emergency services as and when required.
    • Duly completing all site documentation including logbooks, Incident Reports, key registers and attendance sheets amongst others.
    • Keeping all equipment and tools supplied by Mitie, in good working order and report all faults and defects promptly.
    • Being punctual and book on and off through Mitie app either manually or using the automated system as may be required.
    • Remaining in post until duly relieved
    • Properly handing and taking over shifts
    • Training and supporting new joiners, as and when required by Mitie Management
    • Being always alert and highly vigilant.
    • Carrying out all reasonable Mitie management instructions as may be required.
    • Adhering to the Company policies and procedures.

     

     Security and Health & Safety

     

    • Ensuring Health and safety of own and other site users.
    • Look out for, and to immediately report, any Health & Safety hazards, or potential hazards, on site. 
    • Respond to emergencies and assist in all types of evacuations and events that may occur during his/her shift including applying first aid and the use of defibrillators. 
    • Stay alert to any threats or changes within the work environment in order to take the appropriate action to reduce the chance of disruption, loss or damage. 
    • Use common sense and initiative by immediately involving others if a situation appears to become threatening. 
    • To maintain professional conduct in the face of difficult situations and challenging customers. 
    • Complete an accurate, detailed logbook entry as soon as possible after any incident, which can then be used as part of the Incident Report process. 
    • Keep to schedules and demonstrate commitment to Mitie and the Client.

     

What we are looking for -candidates who can:-

  • Positively respond to reasonable requests made by  MITIE supervisor or management.
  • Be flexible and prepared to work a rolling roster including days/nights/weekends and Bank Holidays
  • Respond to reasonable requests made by the client that falls within contracted scope.
  • Be courteous, helpful and polite at all times.
  • Have the ability to communicate verbally and formally well , at all levels with a team player attitude.
  • Be highly motivated and capable of multi-tasking, coupled with a team player attitude
  • Have a pro-active approach to learning and development.
  • Have the ability to handle a varied workload with attention to detail and be able to work on own initiative
  • Have basic IT knowledge.
  • Must have Counter Terrorism (CT) level clearance or SC clearance.
  • Must be able to satisfy the vetting checks as per BS7858
  • Must be able to work in line with the requirements and standards, as per BS 7499.
  • Possess a valid SIA License for guarding/door supervision and CCTV and/or be prepared to undergo CCTV licence-linked training.
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Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.

We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible benefits platform, Choices. This gives you the chance to customise your benefits to best suit your lifestyle. You can choose from dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, buying technology products at an affordable cost and much more!

We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme.

Life cover is the greater of your equivalent annual salary or a minimum of £10,000 - giving peace of mind for your dependants. We also offer a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).

We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at .

Since 1987, Mitie’s 76,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

Join our Mitie Team.

Together our diversity makes us stronger.

 
 

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