Secuirty Officer

Job Overview Purpose 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. This includes securing the premises, patrolling malls, 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 the designated time, in full uniform. To ensure active communication at changeover, briefing to ensure awareness of any matters pertaining to the smooth and 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, including: A thorough check of all vulnerable points of the perimeter of the buildings, ensuring all exits are secure and no risks are present. Regular internal and external perimeter building patrols. Ensuring 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. Conducting regular checks of areas listed within the Assignment Instructions. Preventing and detecting fire, water leaks and any potential safety hazards. Ensuring that all fire exits and portable firefighting equipment cupboards are not impeded by any obstructions. Checking for unauthorised personnel in business sensitive areas. Checking and verifying the identity and work permits of any contractors working in the building. Being aware of suspect packages being deposited in and around the precinct of the building and adhering to the separate procedure if such a device is discovered. Conducting mandatory searches of bags and personal belongings to sub‑contractors and cleaners before they leave the premises, on the Client’s instruction. Conducting searches of visitors to the site at the discretion of and as instructed by the client in accordance with site policies. Providing escort duties. Ensuring the removal of unattended valuables for safekeeping. Monitoring the movements of cleaners and sub‑contractors. Supervising the cleaning of business sensitive areas and selected private offices. Reporting any incident or occurrence out of the ordinary to the Security Control Centre and entering it into the Daily Occurrence Book (DOB). Conduct any other duties deemed appropriate or necessary to the post. Essential Skills & Experience 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. Ability to work under own initiative and also as a member of a team. Experience in working within a team as well as on your own. Knowledge of health and safety legislation and policy. Retail experience (preferred but not essential). Previous experience within a similar role. Flexible approach to working hours, including working weekends & brand holidays. Licensed SIA in all relevant areas. Willingness to take any further appropriate training. Must have a SIA Door Supervisor Licence. First‑aid at work qualification. #J-18808-Ljbffr