Security Officer

Job OverviewPurpose of the Role: You will ensure the safety and security of staff and customers within your working environment to ensure smooth and effective security enforcement at the site, securing the premises, Patrolling malls, and Service areas, back of house, car parks and the site perimeter. Maintaining and enforcing Health and Safety Regulations, aiding guests and administering First Aid (if qualified).

Main Duties

-Care to be taken regarding personal appearance and hygiene at all times.

-To start shift promptly at time designated, in full uniform.

-To ensure active communication at changeover, briefing to ensure awareness of any matters pertaining to the smooth effective running of the shift.

-To work as part of the Mitie team upholding their values and standards.

-To liaise with retailers over any security matters or concerns.

-To assist on site police in prevention and detection of crime.

-To prevent unauthorised personnel from entering Bluewater.

-To conduct regular patrols to include the following:
-A thorough check of all vulnerable points of the perimeter of the buildings, ensuring all exits are secure and no risks are present.

-To conduct regular internal and external perimeter building patrols.

-To ensure when conducting building patrol the list of Health and Safety points are adhered to at all times, challenging and reporting breaches.

-Checking for any suspicious activities, persons and vehicles.

-To conduct regular checks of areas listed within the Assignment Instructions.

-To prevent and detect fire, water leaks, and any potential safety hazards. To ensure that all fire exits and portable fire fighting equipment cupboards are not impeded by any obstructions.

-To check for unauthorised personnel in business sensitive areas.

-To check and verify the identity and work permits of any contractors working in the building.
-Staff should be aware of suspect packages being deposited in and around the precinct of the building and should make themselves aware of the separate procedure to be adopted should such a devise be discovered.

-To conduct mandatory searches of bags and personal belongings to sub-contractors and cleaners before they leave the premises, on the Client's instruction.

-To conduct searches of visitors to the site at the discretion of and as instructed by the client in accordance with site policies.

-To provide escort duties.

-To ensure the removal of unattended valuables for safekeeping.

-To monitor the movements of cleaners and sub-contractors.

-To supervise the cleaning of business sensitive areas and selected private offices.

Skills & Good communication skills, both written and oral.

-Ability to operate in a pressurised environment.

-Excellent time management.

-Attention to detail and proactive.

-Demonstrable Proactive and professional approach to security.

-Must have a SIA Door Supervisor's Licence

Ability to work under own initiative and also as a member of a team