Area Security Officer

Company: Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services
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Location: Acaster Selby
Job Description:

Job Overview

Location: Pont4efract and surrounding areas

Hourly Rate: £12.71

Shift pattern: Hours to be discussed at interview

At Mitie, we are eagerly looking for passionate security enthusiasts to join our Security Guard teams nationwide for our new exciting project with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a professional and dedicated team that makes a difference in communities across the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure a safe and secure environment for the DWP staff, visitors, and property.
  • Patrol the premises regularly to identify potential security threats.
  • Respond effectively to emergencies or suspicious situations.
  • Liaise with local law enforcement and emergency services as needed.
  • Provide a high level of customer service and assist staff and visitors in any security-related matter.
  • Conduct routine security checks and submit incident reports as appropriate.
  • Adhere to Mitie and DWP security policies, procedures, and regulations.

Security and Health & Safety

  • Look out for and immediately report any Health & Safety hazards or potential hazards on site.
  • Stay alert to any threats or changes within the work environment to take the appropriate action to reduce the chance of disruption, loss or damage.
  • Use common sense and initiative by immediately involving others if a situation appears to become threatening.
  • Maintain professional conduct in the face of difficult situations and challenging customers.
  • Complete an accurate, detailed notebook entry as soon as possible after any incident, which can then be used as part of the Incident Report process.
  • Keep to schedules and demonstrate commitment to Mitie and the Client.
  • Call emergency services and the Communication Centre to report all incidents.

What We Are Looking For

  • Previous Security Experience.
  • DS Licence Preferred.
  • Full UK driving licence required.

Benefits

We offer a flexible benefits scheme with options such as dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, technology products, high street discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan. Life cover is the greater of your equivalent annual salary or a minimum of £10,000. We also provide a Salary Finance scheme and awards such as Mitie Stars.

EEO and Accessibility

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition and need us to make reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

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Posted: April 26th, 2026