Security Officer

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Gloucestershire
Salary
Competitive
Posted
12 Jul 2019
Closes
09 Aug 2019
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Mitie was founded in 1987, Mitie is the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company, looking after a large, diverse, blue-chip customer base, from banks and retailers, to hospitals, schools and government offices. Mitie has over 53,000 people, 100+ office locations, and thousands of customers across the country, there's no limit to what you can achieve if you work for us.
Job Description
Reporting to the Site Supervisor, the Security Officer will be responsible for Security Services that will provide access control to the premises ensuring that a safe and secure environment is provided for all the clients based on the designated site and any guests and visitors that attend the site.
Security Officer daily duties include:
* The Security Officer will remain vigilant and present a welcoming atmosphere to staff and visitors entering site (Meet and greet role)
* Is to have a comprehensive working knowledge of assignment instructions complete with all current amendments and temporary additions, writing of incident reports and written recording of information.
* The Security Officer is to be thoroughly conversant with telephone, alarm, IT systems, CCTV and any other systems or equipment used in the course of their duties.
* The Security Officer will ensure that proper clear written entry is made in the DOB when he/she is going on break and back from break.
* Is to detect and prevent any occurrences that may lead to loss by fire, flood, plant failure, theft, vandalism or any other form of crime.
* The reporting line of the Security Officer is direct to the Site Supervisor and dedicated support or help desks.
* The Security Officer is to assist the on-site client during emergency at which time; their role will be as directed by the on-site client
* Is to detect and prevent situations that may lead to accident or personal injury and to ensure that any such situation is promptly reported.
* Respond to requests for assistance
Benefits: Holiday / Uniform / ongoing training / Refer a friend scheme and other company benefits
To be successful as a Security Officer you will have:
* FAW - First Aid at work certificate (desirable but not essential)
* CCTV knowledge/Fire alarm systems
* IT - Good knowledge of emails and Excel
* SIA License
* A full five-year checkable employment / education history will be required
* The Security Officer will have experience of delivering excellent Customer Service
* Previous experience in a security environment (desirable but not essential)
* Excellent communication skills are required both written and verbal
* Have an understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act, relevant Criminal, Civil Law and Police and Criminal Evidence Act.
* Own vehicle/mode of transport (desirable but not essential)