Mitie
Security Support Officer
SO15 1DA
Key information
- Pay
- Salary not listed
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted date
- 28 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 25 Nov 2026
About this role
Security Officer
Female and Male
Core Officers and Support Officers
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 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 Driving License Manual or Automatic
-Must be able to work shifts current shift pattern is 4 Days and then 4 off then 4 Nights for core officers
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)
-To be alert and responsive at all times to ensure the port and its facilities are protected at all times
-Keen eye for detail and spotting things out of the ordinary
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 kept 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, including Site first Aider, 3ic and 2ic
-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
Good customer service
Alert and responsive to changing situations
Able to work 12hr shifts currently 4 days and then 4 off and then 4 nights
Doesn't mind working outside in all weather's, which PPE is provided.