Security Officer

Better places, thriving communities.Relief Security Officer (Days, Nights & Weekends)Location: Prestigious Corporate Sites, Leeds
Hourly Rate: £13.09 per hour
Contract: Full-Time Permanent Relief Officer
Shift Pattern: Flexible working pattern including days, nights, weekends, and holiday/sickness cover

Join Mitie and Build a Career That Makes a Difference

Are you an experienced Security Officer looking for a varied and rewarding role? Mitie is seeking a professional, reliable, and flexible Relief Security Officer to support security operations across our corporate sites in Leeds.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety and can adapt to different environments and shift patterns. As a Relief Officer, you will provide cover across multiple locations and assignments, helping to maintain the highest standards of security, safety, and customer service.

What You'll Get in Return

At Mitie, we invest in our people and provide opportunities to develop and progress your career.

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.09 per hour

• Full company uniform provided

• Fully funded training and licence renewals

• Career development and progression opportunities

• Access to Mitie's employee benefits platform, including discounts on retail, travel, and leisure

• Wellbeing support, virtual GP, mental health resources, and life insurance

• Cycle to Work scheme and a range of additional employee benefits

Key ResponsibilitiesSecurity Operations

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for clients, visitors, contractors, and colleagues.

• Conduct internal and external patrols as required.

• Monitor access and egress points, ensuring compliance with site procedures.

• Operate CCTV, alarm, and access control systems where applicable.

• Respond promptly and professionally to incidents, emergencies, and security breaches.

Incident Reporting

• Accurately record incidents, accidents, and security concerns.

• Complete reports and documentation to a high standard.

• Escalate issues in line with site Assignment Instructions and company procedures.

Customer Service

• Deliver a professional and welcoming service to all site users.

• Liaise effectively with clients, visitors, emergency services, and internal stakeholders.

• Always represent Mitie professionally.

Compliance

• Follow all Assignment Instructions, Health & Safety requirements, and client-specific procedures.

• Maintain standards in accordance with company, industry, and regulatory requirements.

What You'll BringEssential Requirements

• Valid SIA Front Line Licence (Security Guarding, Door Supervision or equivalent).

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Good IT and computer literacy.

• Strong customer service skills and a professional appearance.

• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.

• Flexible approach to working hours and locations.

Security Clearance Requirements

Due to the nature of our client contracts, successful applicants must:

• Have a minimum of 5 years continuous UK residency history.

• Be eligible to undergo security screening and vetting processes.

• Be willing and able to obtain Security Check (SC) Clearance.

Desirable

• Previous corporate security experience.

• Existing SC Clearance.

• Experience using access control, CCTV, and incident management systems.

• First Aid qualification.

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. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. 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. This gives you the chance to customise your benefits to best suit your lifestyle. 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!

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.

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.Join our Mitie Team.Together our diversity makes us stronger.

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