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Relief Control Room Operator/Security Officer

Mitie · London, Greater London

Type
Full-time
Posted
10 days ago

Overview

Your incident command, emergency response and surveillance experience transfers directly to this dual security and control room role.

About this role

Please Read Carefully - Dual-Role Opportunity

This exciting dual-role position offers the opportunity to work as both a Control Room Operator and Security Officer, providing variety and valuable operational experience across the estate.

  • Guaranteed 24 hours per week
  • Guaranteed 12-hour shifts
  • Duties will be split between the Control Room and frontline security operations
  • The role includes internal and external patrols, with some work undertaken outdoors
  • As a relief cover position, shift patterns will vary to support operational requirements
  • Applicants must hold both a valid CCTV (Public Space Surveillance) Licence and Door Supervisor (DS) Licence

This is an ideal opportunity for a flexible, professional, and adaptable individual looking to develop their skills across both security operations and control room environments.

What's in it for you?

  • A friendly supportive team
  • Training, career development
  • Opportunities to progress
  • Overtime opportunities
  • A great selection of benefits incl. Access to on-line GP services, death in service, share options and discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
  • Fully funded uniform
  • Peoples pension
  • Annual leave accrual
  • Full onsite training
  • Dual officer role (Control Room Operator/Security Officer)
  • Delivering excellent customer service
  • Good level of concentration and coordinating
  • Good communication skills and effective report writing capabilities
  • Physical protection of the premises from any external or internal threats and preservation of life
  • Prevention of loss of assets, critical technology, sensitive information or reputational damage
  • Thorough knowledge of the client to minimise impact to business areas, escalate where appropriate and understanding of critical systems
  • Oversee perimeter access through reception for staff, tenants, contractors, and visitors.
  • Undertaking patrolling, searching and emergency response procedures.
  • Monitor access and egress of personnel and guests and respond to breaches
  • Maintain clear and legible records and logbook Adhere to health & safety at all times.
  • Any other duties deemed necessary
  • Incident management.

About You

  • You hold BOTH a Door Supervisor AND a CCTV license (essential)
  • Ability to demonstrate that you can problem solve under pressure
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritise daily workload
  • Passionate about delivery excellent service
  • Willing to embrace a new and exciting challenge.
  • Valid SIA DS Licence & CCTV Licence
  • Front of house experience
  • Control Room experience
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Adhere to health & safety at all times
  • Any other duties deemed necessary

We are looking for an organised, efficient, and experienced security officer with Control Room experience to join our security team for Mitie Business Services. You will be working within a supportive team to maintain security officer duties along side monitoring CCTV, intruder, and fire alarm panels.

Your key responsibilities will include assisting with daily operational requirements - ensuring compliance and accurate recording of incidents to outline identified risks. As part of your role, you will be required to escalate incidents, report Health and Safety concerns, and respond to emergency situations also producing accurate reports to ensure alarms are efficiently responded to.

Our ideal candidate will have awareness of the law across, The Private Security Industry, Health and Safety for the Private Security Operative, Fire Safety, Technology and Systems in the Security environment and Emergency Procedures.

If you have prior control room or security experience, a passion for delivering excellent customer service and a desire to excel, apply today!

Please note: You MUST hold a valid DS licence AND CCTV License and have a 5-year verifiable education or work history with references.

Please do not apply for this role if you do not hold both CCTV and DS license as both are required for this position.

About security roles for ex-police

Security management, operations and consultancy roles. Years of operational policing — command, incident response, public order — translate directly into corporate security, and employers in this sector actively rate police experience.

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Why this fits a police background — match score 75/100

  • Incident command & response
  • Surveillance & covert work
  • Working to legislation & regulation
  • Security operations

What security roles pay ex-police

Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026

Security officer (SIA)£24,000–£29,000
Security supervisor / team leader£28,000–£34,000
Site / security manager£38,000–£52,000
Regional / operations security manager£50,000–£65,000
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