Security Officer
| Posting date: | 17 July 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 August 2025 |
| Location: | SE1 9SG |
| Company: | Mitie |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 79415 |
Summary
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
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-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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-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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