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Security Officer

Securitas UK · Bristol, South West England

Type
Full-time
Posted
15 days ago

Overview

Your incident response, patrol discipline and access control experience from policing transfer directly to this corporate security officer role.

About this role

We're Hiring: Security Officer

📍 Location: Bristol, Avon, BS1 6BP

💰 Pay: £14.15 per hour

🕒 Shift Pattern: 19:00 - 07:00 (Nights)

📅 Roster: 4 on, 4 off (Average 42 hours per week)

🎓 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!

See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.

Join a leading AI technology organisation at the forefront of innovation and artificial intelligence. As a Security Officer, you will help protect employees, visitors, property, and assets within a prestigious corporate office in Central Bristol. The Security Officer will deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining a safe and secure environment, always demonstrating Securitas' core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. This is an exciting opportunity for a Security Officer to support a business shaping the future of AI. A valid SIA licence is required before commencing operational shifts.

Responsibilities

Job Description

You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:

  • Control access to site and manage visitor, contractor, and vehicle entry procedures.
  • Monitor CCTV, alarms, and other security systems to ensure site safety.
  • Conduct regular internal and external patrols of the building and surrounding areas.
  • Provide a highly visible security presence to deter unauthorised access, loss, theft, and damage.
  • Lock and unlock designated areas in accordance with site procedures.
  • Respond promptly and professionally to incidents, emergencies, and fire alarm activations.
  • Assist employees, contractors, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Support the health, safety, and welfare of all site occupants and report hazards or concerns.
  • Complete accurate incident reports, shift logs, and all required documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with all site, health & safety, and security procedures.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service while upholding Securitas' core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.

Please note - The responsibilities listed here aren’t the full picture—but they give you a good sense of the role. If you meet the minimum requirements and believe you’ve got what it takes to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

We're looking for someone who sees a different world, values teamwork, takes initiative, and is committed to delivering exceptional service. Ideally, you'll have:

  • A valid SIA Door Supervisor or Security Guarding Licence.
  • Previous experience in a corporate security environment (preferred).
  • Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends.
  • The right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable work/history record.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • A professional appearance and customer-focused attitude.
  • Strong attention to detail and observational skills.
  • The ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions.
  • A reliable, punctual, and self-motivated approach to work.

As a Security Officer, you will uphold Securitas' core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness, delivering outstanding customer service while protecting people, property, and assets in a prestigious corporate environment.

Why Join Securitas?

We have a promise to our people, a ‘People Promise’ where opportunity, people and purpose play a vital role in our day to day!

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.

We believe in your future, not just your past. At Securitas, you’ll find a career built on trust, respect, and progress.

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

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.

See all security jobs in Bristol

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

  • Protection & firearms
  • Working to legislation & regulation
  • Security operations
  • Training & coaching delivery
  • Team & shift leadership

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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