Security Officer

Position Overview: This is a shift-working position, based in Bristol, although successful candidates may also have to provide occasional support at our Gloucester premises (Transport will be provided, or any costs reimbursed). You will be part of a team providing security services, including maintaining site security and integrity; patrolling; monitoring CCTV and managing visitors' access. Successful candidates will need to undergo extended security (DV) clearance prior to employment., Responsibilities:Control access to the site/building permitting only authorised personnel.Using the Access Control System and CCTV, monitor/manage activity on site and in the immediate vicinity.Perform internal and external patrols of the site and buildingPerform daily checks of alarm systems and system health.Monitor and respond to on-site alarm systems.Escalate issues as necessary to MDL Service Desk.Provide cover for other members of the security team as required.Perform random entry and exit searches.Deter and detect unauthorised entry to site.Detect and deter any damage/vandalism and report as necessary.Where necessary, deal with suspect packages in accordance with agreed procedures.Undertake any other ad-hoc tasks/responsibilities as directed/required by line management.Be flexible and adaptive to providing cover/support for absent colleagues

What we are looking for:Previous experience in the security field is useful but not essential.SIA Licence holder and CCTV trained.Good Communication skills,IT Literate, Customer focused approach.

Since 1987, Mitie's 68,000 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.

We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

When you join us, we'll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days' holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!

We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).

We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there's a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.