Job Description

Mitie has a great opportunity for Security Officers to join our business at an exciting time.
Job Type: Permanent
Rate of pay: 19.19 Per Hour
Hours of work: 50 Hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Main Duties:
To proactively demonstrate and work to the Company's values, act as an ambassador for Mitie Security and the client always.
Primary attributes

• Ability to be screened to SC Level - or have a current SC clearance
• Either sole or dual British nationality to comply with the client's IPSA accreditation (compulsory)
• Dual nationality will be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Physically fit - A competency-based assessment is a compulsory requirement for this role and must be completed by all officers
• SIA Security Guard OR Door Supervisor OR Close Protection license holder (CP preferred but not mandatory)
• Remains calm under pressure
• Ability to deal with and control an emergency
• Is a team player and works with colleagues to ensure high levels of protection are always delivered
• Is trustworthy & reliable
• Maintains good time keeping
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A good written and verbal communicator
• Supervisory/leadership skills, ability to influence, motivate and liaise with others
• Is IT literate
• Demonstrate understating of the Health and Safety at Work Act, relevant Criminal, Civil Law and Police and Criminal Evidence Act
• Must be disciplined, have a professional attitude, be self-motivated, and committed to the job
• An efficient worker, seeks to use time at work wisely and appropriately - always seeking to protect the client's informational integrity
• High standards of appearance to represent the company and client positively always
• Ability to work within established procedures and to contribute positively to any improvements
• Has the ability to listen and demonstrate creative thinking skills

Preferred attributes

• Holder of a 3-Day HSE first aid certificate (minimum 1 day, applicant must be able to supply a certificate) (preferred)
• Has held a previous supervisory position within a similar high-profile blue-chip client environment. (preferred)
• Previous experience as a Security Officer working in a high-profile blue-chip client environment. (preferred)
• Holder of full UK Driving Licence (preferable)
• Proficient in written and oral communication skills and IT literate/ competent
• Knowledge of and ability to use computer systems
• Microsoft Word - Intermediate
• Microsoft Excel - Intermediate
• Hold a full UK Driving Licence (preferable). A need to visit other client sites is required.

Managerial requirements

• Leading the Site Protection Team in all matters, reporting to senior security management
• Support and implement customer corporate policies
• Manage security and emergency incidents
• Ensure that the correct security systems and procedures are used appropriately
• Engage in effective communication with the client, Mitie Operations Manager, and National Security Coordinator, and other stakeholders as required
• Manage the staff on site to ensure that the operational delivery of the service is maintained to a high standard and to the complete satisfaction of the client
• Take responsibility for the team's personal and professional development, by engaging with the appropriate Mitie stakeholders to arrange team training and personal development planning
• Where required, the TL will conduct and contribute to investigations, writing respective reports for the client and Mitie operational management
• Lead the implementation of customer corporate policies and codes of practice
• Constantly assess the risks to the client and company stakeholders, taking appropriate mitigation measures
• Regularly audit administrative, health and safety and quality procedures
• Provide support to staff who have welfare requirements
• Support the vetting process to ensure that all site protection officers assigned to you comply with BS7858 and SC clearance requirements
• Take detailed notes of all disciplinary actions taken against employees, making sure that such matters are first referred Mitie operational management and HR

Training and development

• In conjunction with the Mitie Management team, monitor the performance of SPOs, conduct annual appraisals in line with company policy, and develop personal development plan for all team members
• Make sure that all security officers are aware of the latest training initiatives and are given the opportunity for both personal and professional development
• Support site training and exercising activities where required

Mitie is a great place to work, so here's what you can expect to receive from us.

• Personal development opportunities - includes apprenticeships
• Cycle to work - various windows throughout the year
• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Salary Finance - includes advice, loans, consolidation of loans and advance
• Share schemes - including Free Shares and SAYE
• Free Virtual GP
• Free flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounted Gym membership
• Employee & Partner discounts within High Street Retailers and Supermarkets
• Wellness programmes

Mitie is a great place to work, so here's what you can expect to receive from us. * Personal development opportunities - includes apprenticeships * Cycle to work - various windows throughout the year * Life Assurance * Pension * Salary Finance - includes advice, loans, consolidation of loans and advance * Share schemes - including Free Shares and SAYE * Free Virtual GP * Free flu vaccinations * Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) * Discounted Gym membership * Employee & Partner discounts within High Street Retailers and Supermarkets * Wellness programmes

• Ability to be screened to SC Level - or have a current SC clearance * Either sole or dual British nationality to comply with the client's IPSA accreditation (compulsory) * Dual nationality will be considered on a case-by-case basis * Physically fit - A competency-based assessment is a compulsory requirement for this role and must be completed by all officers * SIA Security Guard OR Door Supervisor OR Close Protection license holder (CP preferred but not mandatory) * Remains calm under pressure * Ability to deal with and control an emergency * Is a team player and works with colleagues to ensure high levels of protection are always delivered * Is trustworthy & reliable * Maintains good time keeping * Strong interpersonal skills * A good written and verbal communicator * Supervisory/leadership skills, ability to influence, motivate and liaise with others * Is IT literate * Demonstrate understating of the Health and Safety at Work Act, relevant Criminal, Civil Law and Police and Criminal Evidence Act * Must be disciplined, have a professional attitude, be self-motivated, and committed to the job * An efficient worker, seeks to use time at work wisely and appropriately - always seeking to protect the client's informational integrity * High standards of appearance to represent the company and client positively always * Ability to work within established procedures and to contribute positively to any improvements * Has the ability to listen and demonstrate creative thinking skills, * Holder of a 3-Day HSE first aid certificate (minimum 1 day, applicant must be able to supply a certificate) (preferred) * Has held a previous supervisory position within a similar high-profile blue-chip client environment. (preferred) * Previous experience as a Security Officer working in a high-profile blue-chip client environment. (preferred) * Holder of full UK Driving Licence (preferable) * Proficient in written and oral communication skills and IT literate/ competent * Knowledge of and ability to use computer systems * Microsoft Word - Intermediate * Microsoft Excel - Intermediate * Hold a full UK Driving Licence (preferable). A need to visit other client sites is required.

Skills Required