Security Officer

About this role

Vigilant Security are offering an exciting opportunity for a security professional to join our expanding team, working with a high-profile clients in and around London.

Scope

The post holder (SIA license) will be responsible for maintaining the day-to-day security requirements at site, maintaining a corporate image and high standards of professionalism.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Provide a prompt, polite and warm welcome to all visitors.

Anticipate clients' needs/problems before they arise and that their expectations are met and exceeded each day

Be seen as a visible customer focused professional greeting and engaging with visitors.

Provide a consistent professional service at all times.

Communicate visitor/client arrivals to the relevant person promptly.

Maintain a high security awareness at all times

Undertake patrols and inspections in accordance with management instructions.

Proficient use of relevant communications equipment will require candidate to have good communication skills.

Ensuring all H&S policies are adhered to.

Ensuring that no un-authorised persons are permitted in prohibited areas.

Issue visitor passes using agreed processes and procedures

Maintaining an accurate record of any incidents that occur.

What We Are Looking For

Professional, highly driven, flexible, enthusiastic, proactive, self - motivated team player

Smart and confident.

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels

Immaculate presentation

Clear, concise and confident communication skills which are customer service orientated with a very keen eye for detail.

Maintain and practice a high degree of confidentiality at all times

Computer literate

Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Able to be vetted back 5 years or since leaving compulsory education.

Provide support to the wider when required.

Current SIA license.

About us

Vigilant Security provides a wide range of security services including manned guarding, mobile patrols, and keyholding.

We continue to grow while maintaining the high standards embedded in our company DNA. We pride ourselves on delivering seamless service to our clients and investing in our people.

We believe staff welfare, support, and development are fundamental to our success. From day one, we ensure our teams receive the training and support needed to perform confidently and professionally.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

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.