Security Officer

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Security Officer – DWP Blackpool

Blackpool, Peel Park

£13.45 per hour

Around 42.5 Hours Per Week

Shift pattern: 7 days on, 3 days off, 7 days on, 4 days off

Join a Team That Makes a Real Difference

We're looking for a professional, reliable and customer-focused Security Officer to join our team supporting the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in Blackpool.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a professional environment where your role plays an important part in keeping staff, visitors and public services safe and secure.

If you take pride in delivering excellent customer service, staying alert and maintaining a calm and professional approach, this could be the perfect next step in your security career.

About The Role

As a Security Officer, you'll provide a visible and reassuring presence on site, helping to maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment at the DWP office in Blackpool.

You'll carry out routine patrols, monitor site activity, respond to incidents and ensure all Assignment Instructions and Health & Safety procedures are followed at all times.

This role is ideal for someone professional, proactive and confident working independently in a customer-facing environment.

What We're Looking For

• Previous security experience
• Valid DS SIA Licence
• SC Clearance desirable
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Professional, reliable and approachable attitude
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Good attention to detail and observational skills
• Flexible and proactive approach to work

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and visitors
• Conducting routine patrols and security checks
• Responding professionally to incidents and emergencies
• Monitoring and reporting suspicious activity or potential risks
• Completing incident reports and maintaining accurate records
• Supporting staff and visitors with a professional and approachable manner
• Following all Assignment Instructions and site procedures
• Reporting Health & Safety concerns promptly and appropriately

Training & Development

We're committed to supporting continuous development and investing in our people.

You'll complete all required training and have opportunities to further develop your skills and experience through ongoing professional development.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.45
• Day shifts for better work-life balance
• Stable full-time hours - 42.5 hours per week
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive and professional team culture
• A rewarding role where your work genuinely matters

Benefits

• Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.
• We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household.
• We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme.
• For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee.
• Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.
• When you join us, we'll give you a link to our flexible benefits platform, Choices.
• You can choose from dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, buying technology products at an affordable cost and much more!
• We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform.
• And we have a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Life cover is the greater of your equivalent annual salary or a minimum of £10,000 - giving peace of mind for your dependants.
• We also offer a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
• We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work.
• There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there's a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!

Culture & Inclusion

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at .

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

About Mitie

Since 1987, Mitie's 84,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

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