About this role
Job Title: Security Officer
Rate:£14.90
Contracted Hours: 24 Hours Avg– Weekend Days
We offer above industry standards benefits to our employees such as;
- Access to Virtual GP
- Above industry standards Employee Assistance Programme
- Group Life Assurance
- Personal Pension
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Tech Scheme
- Company Sick Pay Scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Recognition Awards
- Comprehensive Training
- Discount Platform
- Wellbeing Platform
Role
Working within this flagship building and prestigious environment in central Hammersmith your primary role is to
ensure the security of people, premises and property, protecting the reputation of the client/tenants throughout.
You will support the delivery of a truly exceptional customer journey for both staff and visitors. To achieve this,
you will be/become well versed in the processes and practices of a Security professional. Excellence in customer
service will be at the heart of the role. You will be part of a well drilled security operation.
To ensure synergy across our service providers, we work with a 'one team' approach to successfully deliver an
excellent customer journey so in this role you will work closely with catering, cleaning, maintenance and Front of
House teams in order to provide an environment which is welcoming and relaxed yet safe and secure at all times.
Responsibilities
Deliver outstanding customer service to staff and visitors
Take an active interest in, and give commitment to the client and tenants
Ensure that the environment and service is truly excellent and beyond expectation
Promote the client, tenants other service providers positively to all you come in to contact with,throughout the customer journey.
Be flexible and adaptable to all tasks or challenges
Be highly presentable, accountable; take responsibility and ownership for any tasks identified or allocated
Ensure all contact, be it internal or external; by telephone, face to face or any other medium; is clear,
courteous, polite, professional and respectful
Ensure complete client/tenant/other service provider confidentiality; protecting people and information is paramount
Appropriate use of CCTV/access control and any other electronic management system, and completion
of reports and documentation in a timely fashion
Be familiar with all Security and Emergency procedures on site and assist in the facilitation of their safe
execution and practice. There may also be a need to become a fire marshal and first aider if applicable all training will be provided
All Assignment Instructions / Operations Manual or Standard Operating Procedures are to be reviewed, understood and followed
Embrace and deliver the bespoke training requirements, specific to contractual obligation or regulation
Completion of rostered duties and all associated tasks or responsibilities to the highest possible
standard
Ensure that all Health and Safety and Environmental procedures are followed and do not undertake
any activity which could breach the SIA or other relevant regulationsTo complete any other reasonable task as instructed by your line manager or other Senior Manager,
either UniTrust or at the request of the Client and/or tenants
To support internal and external audit processes from UniTrust Security representatives, Client/Tenant
Representatives, the SIA, any other relevant body with a relevant interest and valid reason for
inspection or compliance checks
To act with integrity and in the best interests of the company in a safe, compliant and ethical manner
To be resilient to working in the most sensitive environments, dealing with any conflict with a respectful
and empathic approach at all times
Be prepared to manage a wide variety and diversity of scenarios, people and challenges
Assist in the induction, development or ongoing training of new team members across the disciplines
where appropriate
Act in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures and our Code of Conduct
SECURITY SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Welcome and assist staff, clients, tenants and visitors to the premises in a warm and courteous fashion
maintaining excellence as a standard throughout the customer journey
Ensuring that no unauthorised persons are permitted in prohibited areas
Check identity and credentials of staff, contractors and visitors where required
Work with all colleagues to ensure the integrity of security on the site
Early identification and mitigation of any threats to persons, premises or property, escalating where appropriate to do so
Rotation on different posts
Have an outstanding knowledge of the premises (inside and external) and able to assist staff, clients,
tenants and visitors with their queries
Direct all deliveries as required (to the Loading Bay)
Respond to alarms
Key Control
Record details of any suspected criminal activity on the premises (internal and external); commencing
investigative procedures prior to onward reporting where necessary.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff, visitors, tenants, service providers and clients
Have good knowledge of the local area to be able to answer queries regarding local transport links or
services in the area for example.
Essential Skills
Excellent oral, written communication skills, interpersonal skills and confidence
Exceptional customer service skills
Reliable, trustworthy and punctual
Resilient and calm under pressure with the ability to multi-task and prioritise to help solve problems and
overcome challenges
Self-confidence and an interest in self-development.
Physically able to conduct all responsibilities associated with the roles documented
Ability to work to instruction and on your own initiative where required
Computer literate and confident with the use of Microsoft Office programmes
Demonstrate an awareness of security threats which remain relevant and up to date in the context of
the current environment
Flexibility in regard to working practices, hours and responsibilities.
Either a current and valid SIA (DS as a minimum) license OR with a view to obtaining an SIA licence if
not already held.
Enhanced communication, listening and customer service skills or the ability to train, obtain, retain and
develop further in this field.
First Aid at work or the ability to train and retain this qualification
Operation of CCTV/access control communications in an appropriate manner
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Security Officer !
Unitrust is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applicants from suitably qualified persons regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
Please note, any job offered is subject to satisfactory pre-employment and five year work history security vetting checks according to BS 7858:2019
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 London →Why this fits a police background — match score 75/100
- Protection & firearms
- Investigative casework
- 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 |