Site Protection Officer

  • Ref:
    107397
  • Location:
    Ballynahinch
  • Employment:
    Full time
  • Closing Date:
    24 November 2026

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This position is exclusively available to British Passport holders.

Fixed-term contract (ending June 2027)

£17.65 per hour

Four on, four off night shift rotation

Uniform supplied

Comprehensive training provided
Paid annual leave

Access to employee benefits portal

On-site parking facilities available

 

Position Summary

  • Safeguard client property, personnel, and assets by delivering security services in strict accordance with the published Assignment Instructions (AIs) and any subsequent amendments.
  • Achieve and exceed Key Performance Indicators and Service Level Agreements through complete responsibility and accountability, delivering services that support contract retention.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development training to ensure continuous improvement and skills enhancement.

Key Responsibilities

Operations

  • Maintain awareness of and ensure full compliance with all policies, relevant legal requirements, and regulatory obligations as directed by the Security Account Manager and in accordance with UK law and guidance bodies.
  • Execute all tasks and duties comprehensively and to the highest standard as defined within the published Assignment Instructions (AIs).
  • Regularly review and consult the published Assignment Instructions to remain informed of any modifications and to recommend improvements that enhance service delivery.
  • Comply with industry and statutory legislation, including maintaining a valid front-line SIA licence in either Security Guarding or Door Supervision, which must be visibly displayed at all times during duty. A CCTV PSS SIA licence is also required by the client, along with additional contractually mandated training courses.
  • Adhere to all legal obligations and safety requirements pertinent to the role.
  • Follow established instructions and procedures appropriately whilst exercising professional judgement.
  • Maintain a systematic, methodical, and organised approach to all tasks.

Training and Development

  • Successfully complete all required competency training to the requisite standard.
  • Undertake additional training as directed by the Security Account Manager to ensure continuous professional development.
  • Utilise technology effectively to achieve key work objectives and enhance job knowledge through ongoing professional development.
  • Ensure SIA licence renewal is completed 16 weeks prior to expiry.

Security and Health & Safety

  • Remain vigilant and report any health and safety hazards or potential risks immediately.
  • Maintain awareness of potential threats or environmental changes and take appropriate action to minimise disruption, loss, or damage.
  • Exercise sound judgement and initiative, escalating matters promptly when situations become threatening.
  • Uphold professional standards and composure when managing difficult situations and challenging individuals.
  • Record accurate and detailed notebook entries promptly following any incident, which will inform the Incident Report process.
  • Adhere to schedules and demonstrate dedication to both Mitie and the client.
  • Ensure check calls are conducted within the designated time slots as specified in the Assignment Instructions (AIs).
  • Contact emergency services and the Communication Centre to report all incidents without delay.

Essential Requirements

  • Demonstrable previous security experience
  • Valid SIA licence
  • SC Clearance (desirable)

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.

Since 1987, Mitie’s 84,000 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.

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Thales - Ballynahinch
Thales, Downpatrick Road, Ballynahinch, County Down, Northern Ireland, BT24 8SN
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