Security Officer
| Posting date: | 03 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 October 2025 |
| Location: | RG6 1RA |
| Company: | Mitie |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 82036 |
Summary
Core Security Officer
Location: Thames Valley Park, Reading
Employment: Full time
Shift Pattern: 4 days on and 4 days off pattern
Pay Rate: £14 ph
Job Overview
-To protect our customer's property, people and/or assets by providing security services in direct accordance with the sites published Assignment Instructions (AI's) and any subsequent changes.
-Delivering results that meet and / or exceed the Key performance indicators / Service Level Agreement for the customer through full responsibility and accountability, providing a service that aids in the retention of the contract.
-To undertake additional training to ensure continuous self-development.
Main Duties
Operations
-To ensure that you read and adhere to the requirements detailed in the Assignment Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures.
-To fully understand the workings of the site, the current site rosters and highlight any possible shortfalls to the Security Manager.
-To be familiar with all aspects of policies and relevant legal and regulatory requirements as directed by the Operations Manager and in accordance with UK Law and Guidance bodies.
-Fully and satisfactorily complete all the tasks and duties on site as defined within the published Assignment Instructions (AI's).
-Proactively refer to and review the published Assignment Instructions, familiarising yourself with any changes.
-To be compliant with Industry and Statutory Legislation (you are required to hold a front-line licence in either Security Guarding or Door Supervision).
-To ensure a detailed handover is carried out between shifts.
-To continually strive for personal development.
-To respond to all incidents in-line with the SOPs and follow the established escalation procedures.
-Comply with legal obligations and safety requirements of the role.
-Act as an ambassador to the Client organisation, ensuring that their business is represented accordingly in all the duties you undertake.
-Continually support new initiatives and contribute to the development of the site.
-Work in a systematic, methodology and orderly way.
-Excellent communication skills essential, both written and oral.
-Smart and presentable.
Training
-Fully and satisfactorily complete all required competency training.
-To undertake additional training to ensure continuous self-development as directed by the Security Manager.
-Use technology to achieve key work objectives and develop job knowledge and expertise through continual professional development.
-You are required to ensure you renew your licence 16 weeks before expiry.
Security and Health & Safety
-Look out for, and to immediately report, any Health & Safety hazards, or potential hazards, on site.
-Stay alert to any threats or changes within the work environment to take the appropriate action to reduce the chance of disruption, loss or damage.
-Use common sense and initiative by immediately escalating any potential risks to the site.
-To maintain professional conduct during any incidents on site.
-Complete an accurate, detailed reports 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.
-To ensure check calls are being carried out at the allocated time slot as stipulated in the Assignment Instructions (AI's).
-To call emergency services and Mitie Control Room to report all incidents.
What we are looking for
-Previous Security Experience essential
-Security Guarding or Door Supervisor SIA License
-CCTV SIA License (desirable)
-Excellent time management
-First Aid qualification
-Customer service experience
Location: Thames Valley Park, Reading
Employment: Full time
Shift Pattern: 4 days on and 4 days off pattern
Pay Rate: £14 ph
Job Overview
-To protect our customer's property, people and/or assets by providing security services in direct accordance with the sites published Assignment Instructions (AI's) and any subsequent changes.
-Delivering results that meet and / or exceed the Key performance indicators / Service Level Agreement for the customer through full responsibility and accountability, providing a service that aids in the retention of the contract.
-To undertake additional training to ensure continuous self-development.
Main Duties
Operations
-To ensure that you read and adhere to the requirements detailed in the Assignment Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures.
-To fully understand the workings of the site, the current site rosters and highlight any possible shortfalls to the Security Manager.
-To be familiar with all aspects of policies and relevant legal and regulatory requirements as directed by the Operations Manager and in accordance with UK Law and Guidance bodies.
-Fully and satisfactorily complete all the tasks and duties on site as defined within the published Assignment Instructions (AI's).
-Proactively refer to and review the published Assignment Instructions, familiarising yourself with any changes.
-To be compliant with Industry and Statutory Legislation (you are required to hold a front-line licence in either Security Guarding or Door Supervision).
-To ensure a detailed handover is carried out between shifts.
-To continually strive for personal development.
-To respond to all incidents in-line with the SOPs and follow the established escalation procedures.
-Comply with legal obligations and safety requirements of the role.
-Act as an ambassador to the Client organisation, ensuring that their business is represented accordingly in all the duties you undertake.
-Continually support new initiatives and contribute to the development of the site.
-Work in a systematic, methodology and orderly way.
-Excellent communication skills essential, both written and oral.
-Smart and presentable.
Training
-Fully and satisfactorily complete all required competency training.
-To undertake additional training to ensure continuous self-development as directed by the Security Manager.
-Use technology to achieve key work objectives and develop job knowledge and expertise through continual professional development.
-You are required to ensure you renew your licence 16 weeks before expiry.
Security and Health & Safety
-Look out for, and to immediately report, any Health & Safety hazards, or potential hazards, on site.
-Stay alert to any threats or changes within the work environment to take the appropriate action to reduce the chance of disruption, loss or damage.
-Use common sense and initiative by immediately escalating any potential risks to the site.
-To maintain professional conduct during any incidents on site.
-Complete an accurate, detailed reports 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.
-To ensure check calls are being carried out at the allocated time slot as stipulated in the Assignment Instructions (AI's).
-To call emergency services and Mitie Control Room to report all incidents.
What we are looking for
-Previous Security Experience essential
-Security Guarding or Door Supervisor SIA License
-CCTV SIA License (desirable)
-Excellent time management
-First Aid qualification
-Customer service experience