Security Officer

Security Officer – Dover

Pay rate: £14.22 per hour

Shifts:

12 hours (42 hours a week), Night shift

• Ensure all incidents are logged and directed effectively through to completion
• Effectively communicate business issues to the Operations Manager and/or relevant departments
• Maintain site standards for access/egress and visitor regulation
• Ensure standards of dress, safety and presentation are maintained at all times
• Complete timely and accurate reports on all security activities within the site and present them to the Security Management team
• Be fully conversant with the methods of working of all equipment
• Ensure that you have signed the Assignment Instructions
• Ensure that complete and updated Assignment Instructions are being followed; where site or procedure instructions are not being followed, raise corrective actions with the Operations Manager
• Ensure that all contractual requirements are properly fulfilled and, if there is an issue or concern, inform the Manager
• Handle all day‑to‑day enquiries that arise from any source regarding the daily operation of the security of the site and report to the Manager
• Any other reasonable request from management or client
• Maintain awareness of key performance indicators and service level agreements
• Adhere to Site Open and Lock Down procedures
• Complete and check all accident and Health & Safety reports

• Excellent analytical skills to critically evaluate information collected and prioritise activities and ongoing communication
• Valid SIA (Security Industry Authority) licence – Door Supervisor mandatory, CCTV preferable
• Must be able to achieve SC clearance (5‑year UK residency minimum)
• Full 5‑year checkable history
• Good understanding of security requirements / functions
• Excellent oral communicator
• Strong written skills for reports, incidents and presentations
• Excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with security officers, managers and directors
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions
• Willingness to share knowledge and support team members, maximizing their capabilities

• Follow group and company policies and procedures at all times
• Report any apparent deficiencies in systems of work or equipment that may result in failure of service delivery or risk to health and safety or the environment
• Use all work equipment and personal PPE properly and in accordance with training received
• Report any issues or training needs to your line manager and/or via your divisional incident reporting system

• Ensure compliance with Mitie’s and clients’ information security procedures in all activities
• Proactively identify and report security risks to your manager
• Report actual and suspected security incidents

Our market‑leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We offer a virtual GP for you and your household, salary finance, a choice platform (Choices) for dental, dining, coffee clubs, technology products, discounts through MiDeals, cycle‑to‑work scheme, life cover, save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, Mitie Matching Share Plan and Mitie Stars recognition program. We offer diverse training and development opportunities and a comprehensive inclusive recruitment process.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all applicants.