Security Officer

About this role

Company Description

We’re Hiring: Security Officer

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Hours: 12 hour shifts,**4 on 4 off (covering days nights and weekends)

**From day one, you’ll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, Mentorship, and a whole load of benefits from big brand discounts to give back schemes all house in our brand new employee benefits app, STRIVE!

Explore your purpose. To See a Different World!

Are you an experienced Security Officer looking for an opportunity to make a real impact?

As a Security Officer, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff while delivering exceptional customer service.

This Security Officer role offers the chance to work within a dynamic residential setting, supporting site operations through proactive security, incident response, patrols, access control, and stakeholder engagement, while embodying the core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.

Job Description

• Monitor and control site access, ensuring visitors are correctly authorised before entry.
• Conduct regular internal and external patrols to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Respond promptly to alarms, incidents, and emergency situations.
• Monitor CCTV systems and key access points where applicable.
• Maintain accurate incident reports, logs, and security records.
• Support residents and visitors by providing guidance and managing behaviours professionally.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff, residents, and visitors at all times.
• Liaise with management regarding serious incidents and security concerns.
• Enforce site procedures relating to fire safety, access control, and occupancy compliance.
• Deliver exceptional customer service while upholding the values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.

Qualifications

• Valid SIA Licence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong observation, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to build relationships and interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to resolve issues quickly and professionally.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to provide a five-year checkable employment history and satisfy screening requirements, including enhanced DBS checks where required.

Desirable

• Fire Warden qualification (or willingness to undertake training).
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own transport.

Additional Information

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK! You're one step closer to joining a global team of 336,000+ colleagues who help make the world a safer place each and every day.

Here, we live by our values of *Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness,*which help guide how we operate and how our people experience work, each and every day! We have a promise too:

• Opportunity – We see potential in every person and situation
• People – We open our eyes to all that’s good
• Purpose – We make your world a safer place

So what you can expect

Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully. We know applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help. No matter the outcomes, you will always receive communication from us.

See an inclusive world

Inclusion isn’t a tick-box for us – it’s how we work. We know our strength comes from different perspectives, in every role and every team. We’re proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident employer. If you tell us you have a disability when you apply, and you meet the minimum requirements for the role, our Talent Team will guarantee you an interview.

Through our Employee Networks, the Race at Work Charter, the Armed Forces Covenant and more, our people drive real change. We celebrate diversity all year round with moments like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month – because seeing an inclusive world starts with how we show up every day.

See a rewarding world

We understand the importance of reward and recognition when it comes to our peoples work. From day one you're able to:

• Save More: Exclusive employee big brand discounts through STRIVE, Cycle to Work savings, Specsavers offers and free mortgage advice.
• Look After Your Health: Healthcare cash plans, dental cover plans, 24/7 GP access, mental wellbeing support and online dental advice.
• Plan for Your Future: Pension scheme, Payroll ISA and financial wellbeing resources to help you achieve your goals.
• Peace of Mind: Life assurance and support for you and your family when it matters most.

Take the next step your career journey

Join a team that values you start your career with Securitas UK today.

Click ‘I’m Interested’ to see a different world.

About security roles for ex-police

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