Security Officer

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Full Time Security Officer – DWP Lancaster

£12.71 per hour | 42.5 hours per week

Lancaster

Monday – Friday | Day Shifts

Make a Difference in Your Community

Looking for a role where your work really matters? Join Mitie as a Full Time Security Officer supporting the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in Lancaster.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a respected government contract, helping to protect essential public services while building a rewarding and stable career in security.

As a Security Officer, you'll play a key role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for DWP staff, visitors and members of the public. This position offers a consistent Monday to Friday daytime shift pattern, making it ideal for someone looking for stability and work-life balance.

You'll be expected to provide a professional, approachable and visible presence on site at all times.

• Maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and visitors
• Carrying out patrols and identifying potential risks
• Responding to incidents and supporting emergency situations
• Providing excellent customer service and site support
• Completing reports and maintaining accurate records
• Working closely with colleagues and external services when required
• Ensuring all site security procedures are followed at all times

• Previous security experience
• Valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Professional, reliable and approachable attitude
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Good attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Work on a respected government contract
• Consistent Monday to Friday day shifts
• Stable full-time hours – 42.5 hours per week
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Supportive and professional team
• Make a genuine difference in your local community
• Flexible benefits platform – Choices – includes dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, technology products, and more
• Discounts through Mi Deals
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Life cover – greater of equivalent annual salary or minimum £10,000
• Save-as-you-earn scheme
• Mitie Matching Share Plan – possibility of free shares
• Mitie Stars recognition program with monthly cash prizes and an end‑year top prize of £10,000
• Wide range of training and development resources

Since 1987, Mitie’s 80,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

Join our Mitie Team – Together our diversity makes us stronger.