Area Security Officer

Location: York and the surrounding areas.

Hourly Rate: £12.71.

Shift pattern: Hours to be discussed at interview.

Job Overview

Flexibility to travel within the region as the role covers various DWP sites. A full UK driving licence is required.

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.
• 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 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 for use in the incident report process.
• Keep to schedules and demonstrate commitment to Mitie and the client.
• Call emergency services and communication centre to report all incidents.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Virtual GP and members of household.
• Salary Finance scheme for early access to earned pay.
• Choices flexible benefits platform: dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, technology products.
• Discounts from thousands of retailers, gyms through MiDeals.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Life cover: greater of annual salary or £10,000.
• Save-as-you-earn scheme.
• Mitie Matching Share Plan.
• Mitie Stars recognition with cash prizes and a top prize of £10,000.
• Training and development resources.

Equal Opportunity 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 reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

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