Security Support Officer Manston STHF Full-time Job

Full job description

Since 1987, Mitie’s 68,000 employees, have been serving companies and communities across the world. We're the UK’s leading facilities management company. Our clients range from banks to retailers, hospitals to schools, and critical government sites. We make a positive difference to millions of people, every day, and we're very proud of this. Join us and together there's no limit to what we can achieve.

Working as a Security Support Officer within our Mitie team will provide you with the opportunity to maintain high standards of security and safety whilst promoting the welfare and decency of residents within our care. This is a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. As you gain experience within this challenging role, we will support you throughout your time to grow and develop. You will be responsible for supporting the Detention Custody Officer's in our Short-Term Holding Facility at Manston and will hold the title of Detention Custody Support Officer.

• Salary: £26,500 with excellent benefits
• Working Hours: Shift pattern – 4 on 4 off, 42 hours p/w, covering both days and nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Paid Breaks
• The site is operational 24/7, 365 days a year and your rolling roster covering 52 weeks will help you plan your work/life balance.
• Pension and Life Insurance
• 22 days holiday
• No Driving Licence required.
• This role is a great way to start your career in Care and Custody, the skills you learn will set you up for a job with clear career progression.

• Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and be a UK Citizen, Citizen of the Commonwealth or EEC Citizen.
• Must hold a valid passport and have no restrictions on stay in the UK.
• Staff will be required to undergo Enhanced DBS check and vetting to Counter Terrorist Checked (CTC)
• The position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

Who we're looking for:

Being a Security Support Officer demands a high degree of empathy, people skills, patience, resilience, and professionalism to handle an ever-changing day. Those in our care come from a variety of backgrounds and you will need good communication skills to support colleagues, work together and deliver an exceptional service to our residents and the Home Office. You will be responsible for keeping the site secure at all times and providing a safe and monitored environment for colleagues and residents. No two days are the same and you will need to be adaptable to different duties and responsibilities, on a daily basis.

Training

Once you have passed our selection and vetting process, you'll begin your Mitie Care and Custody career as a Security Support Officer by undertaking our one-week initial training course.

Assessment Dates:

Face to face assessments will be run throughout 2023.

• Continued personal development with full support given to enhance your career.
• Ability to achieve a work/life balance.
• A benefits package including pension, private medical cover, share and MiDeals discount schemes with over 3000 offers available from your favourite retailers, leisure, and utilities companies.

Responsibilities are as follows, but not limited to:

• Support Detention Custody Officers in Short-Term Holding Facility at Manston
• Site Security
• Guarding during HO processes
• Property Management
• Stores / Food Management
• Site Management Room