Relief Security Officer
| Company: | Mitie |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | SO15 1DA |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 12 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Security Officer: Female and Male Required
Support Security Officers required
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 support our core team with additional cover, this will be to cover annual leave, sickness and additional shifts as required by the client. You will need 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 UK Driving License Manual or Automatic
-Support Officers work 12hr shifts as and when needed for cover
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)
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 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.
-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
-Able to work 12hr shifts which could be Days, Nights and weekends
-Doesn't mind working outside in all weather's, which PPE is provided.
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