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Security Officer

Job details
Posting date: 17 July 2025
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 14 August 2025
Location: SE1 9SG
Company: Mitie
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 79406

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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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-rotecting 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 are:-
-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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