Security Officer CL

Security Officer CL

Security Officer

-Mitie has a great opportunity for Security Officer's in Manchester at one of our client's primary locations.

-You will be contracted to a minimum of 42 hours a week with a pay rate of £14.17 per hour.

-The location is currently open six days a week, Monday to Saturday, however you may be asked to work special events that finish after 20:00, or occur on a Sunday.

-The location will be opening on a Sunday from January 2027.

-You will be part of a large security team each day that reports to the Security Supervisor, with an Operations Manager also having oversight.

-As part of your duties you will be checking members of the public, contractors , etc., using hand held detector wands and detection arches.

Benefits Package

-Employee Shares Scheme

-Staff Retailer Discount

-Pension Scheme

-Paid breaks

-Extensive Training Package

-Childcare Vouchers

-Cycle to Work Scheme

-Give as you earn

-Salary Finance

-Competitive Holiday allowance

-Life Cover

-Share Incentive Plan

-Save as you earn

-Virtual GP

-Employee Assistance & Counselling

Main Duties

-As the first point of contact to all customers and clients, the Security Officer must be geographically aware of their local surroundings.

-There will be long periods of patrolling in all weather conditions, so someone who is not phased by working in an outdoor environment is desirable.

-The Security Officer must spot and stop all suspicious sightings or potential criminal activity and retain full control until the arrival of emergency services.

-Report to the Security Shift Manager - record, report and escalate all sightings and arrests on a regular basis.

The ideal candidate

-The Security Officer will demonstrate their character as determined, trustworthy, attentive and approachable at all times when welcoming clients and customers.

-The Security Officer will need to be a team player with an enthusiastic attitude.

-The Security Officer should be able to work on own initiative.

-Excellent communication skills is essential (written and verbal).

-Retail Security experience is preferred but not essential.

-Flexible approach to work to suit the business needs.

-Calm under pressure.

-Understand the Health and Safety at Work Act, relevant Criminal, Civil Law and Police and Criminal Evidence Act.

Qualities

-Knowledge of relevant procedures

-Level of customer Service

-Team Player

-Health and safety awareness and knowledge

-Communication

What we are looking for

-Previous Security Experience

-SIA License

-SC Clearance desirable