Relief Officer

Flexibility to travel, as this role will cover various DWP sites within the region. Colchester, Clacton, Harwich, Braintree, Witham, Haverhill, Chelmsford.

-Full UK driving licence required.

-Ensure a safe and secure environment for the DWP staff, visitors, and property.

-Patrol the premises regularly to identify potential security threats.

-Monitor and control access to the building, ensuring proper identification and verification.

-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 to 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.

-To 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.

-To call emergency services and Communication Centre to report all incidents.

What we are looking for.

-Previous Security Experience

-DS Licence required