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Security Officer

Job details
Posting date: 31 July 2025
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 28 August 2025
Location: EC4M 7LS
Company: Mitie
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 80141

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Summary

Job Overview
-Front Of House Security Officer



Main Duties

-To ensure that you read and adhere to the requirements detailed in the Assignment Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures.

-Greet and assist staff, and visitors in a friendly and professional manner both in person and while answering the reception desk phone.

-Maintain a visible presence at the front entrance, deterring potential security threats through proactive observation and engagement;

-Assist in the coordination of special events or functions, ensuring proper security measures are in place;

-To provide the highest level of customer service ensuring that all persons either visiting or working at the site are treated courteously and professionally at all times.

-To manage a work environment that adheres to the Health & Safety procedures and policies of Mitie and the client ensuring a duty of care to all persons on the site.

-To ensure that a detailed handover of your post is carried out when being relieved, without exception.

-To respond to all incidents and follow escalation procedures by directing the activities of your team and other staff employed on the contract.

-To continually strive for personnel development, and support management strategic implementation.

-To continually support new initiatives and contribute towards the development of the site in the drive to establish ‘best in business' practices across all Mitie locations.

-Ensure that you attend site at least 15 minutes prior to commencement of shift, thus ensuring the site contract staffing requirements are met (In line with AI's).

-To undertake any mandatory training required on the contract and ensure that you proactively manage your own development plan with the shift manager.

-To actively promote a team ethos ensuring the seamless delivery of exceptional service standards to internal and external customers.

-To act as an ambassador to the client organisation ensuring that their business is represented accordingly in all the duties undertaken by you.

-To be available at short notice to cover sickness or shortfall

What we are looking for
-A minimum of one year's security experience, working within a corporate environment is essential.

-Proven experience in a similar security or customer service role.

-Experience working in a fast-paced environment is essential.

-Excellent communication skills are essential, both written and oral.

-Excellent observation and problem-solving abilities to identify potential security risks and respond appropriately.

-Demonstrate proactive and professional approach to security.

-Ability to operate in a pressurised environment.

-Excellent time management skills.

-Smart and presentable.



Professional Qualifications/Education:

-Front Line SIA licence in Security Guarding

-CCTV License (desirable)

-First Aid (desirable)

-Customer service experience

-Excellent time management.



Working hours and pay:

-£15.38 per hour

-48hrs - Dayshifts

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