Mitie

Security Officer

SO15 1DA

Key information

Pay
Salary not listed
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
28 Oct 2026
Closing date
27 Nov 2026

About this role

Security Officer

Female and Male

Core Officers and Support Officers

Rate of pay £13.66 an hour.

Shift pattern 12-hour shifts

-Do you want to work at the Port of Southampton? We are Looking for Female and Male officers to join our team here at Mitie DP World, to ensure our client's property, people or Assets are protected at all times as per the ISPS code and in direct accordance with the sites Published Assignment instructions. The port is operational every day of the year.

Essential Information

To apply you must have

-Valid SIA License

-Must hold a full Driving License Manual or Automatic

-Must be able to work shifts current shift pattern is 4 Days and then 4 off then 4 Nights for core officers

Job Overview

-To protect the port facilities restricted areas in compliance with the ISPS code.

-To protect our customer's property, people and/or assets by providing security services in direct accordance with the sites published Assignment Instructions (AI's)

-To be alert and responsive at all times to ensure the port and its facilities are protected at all times

-Keen eye for detail and spotting things out of the ordinary

Main Duties

-Gate house duties including operating gates and barriers to allow access/egress.

-Searching of persons, vehicles and plant machinery as required

-Pass issuing/checking.

-Patrolling the restricted areas as required by the supervisory team.

-Completing paperwork as required

-Responding to incidents as directed by the supervisory and management team.

-Ensuring the port is kept secure at all times

-Full training in the role will be provided

-Other duties as required

Training

-Full training to undertake your role will be provided.

-Additional training is available for other site-specific roles, including Site first Aider, 3ic and 2ic

-We also offer the opportunity to enhance your skill set by completing an Apprenticeship in security.

Security and Health & Safety

-Look out for, and to immediately report, any Health & Safety hazards, or potential hazards, on site.

-To maintain professional conduct in the face of difficult situations and challenging customers.

-Opportunity to become a Live safe champion.

What we are looking for

We want someone who has the ability to communicate with people at all levels, including outside agencies and Authorities.

Act as an ambassador for Mitie and the Client

Smart in Appearance

Have good verbal and communication skills

Can write reports clearly and concisely

Has the ability to work on their own and within a team

Possesses basic computer skills

Good customer service

Alert and responsive to changing situations

Able to work 12hr shifts currently 4 days and then 4 off and then 4 nights

Doesn't mind working outside in all weather's, which PPE is provided.