Company Description
🌐 Join the Global Leader in Security – Securitas
At Securitas, we’re proud to be one of the world’s leading security service providers, trusted by global brands across banking, retail, corporate, and leisure sectors. Our mission is to help make the world a safer place – and we’re looking for dedicated professionals to join us.
🚨 Position: Security Officer
📍 Location: Whitley Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 9BZ
🕒 Hours: 50.4 hours per week, based on a 4.7-day shift pattern (Days, Nights & Weekends)
💷 Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour
🚗 Transport: Access to a vehicle or excellent transport links is essential
🔒 Key Requirements
- Valid SIA Licence – Essential
- First Aid Qualification – Preferred
- Computer Literate – Comfortable using systems in a busy gatehouse
- Strong Customer Service Skills – Professional and friendly manner required
- Previous Gatehouse or Reception Experience – Desirable
- Excellent Communication – Verbal and written
- Punctual, Reliable, and Professional
🌟 What We’re Looking For
- Someone who thrives in fast-paced environments
- A confident communicator with great attention to detail
- A team player with a proactive approach
- Willingness to go above and beyond in service delivery
Join us in protecting what matters. Apply now to become part of the Securitas family and help us make a difference, every day.
Are you a dedicated, hardworking, and committed professional looking for a role where you can develop and progress? We are looking for a Security Officer to join our team, ensuring a safe and secure environment while delivering excellent customer service.
Essential Criteria & Requirements:
✔ Willingness to learn and progress within the role
✔ Flexible and adaptable to different shifts and responsibilities
✔ Excellent communication skills
✔ Professional, presentable appearance – first impressions matter
✔ Hardworking, reliable, and committed to the role
Role Responsibilities:
🔹 Access control – checking relevant ID and verifying entry requirements
🔹 Conduct foot patrols, ensuring site security and acting as a visible deterrent
🔹 Remain vigilant and proactive in identifying potential security risks
Site Specifics:
🔸 Must comply with ISPS Code and port security regulations
If you are ready to take on a role that values professionalism, dedication, and career growth, apply today!
Job Description
- Conduct regular patrols of assigned areas to detect and deter unauthorised activities
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of daily activities, incidents and observations, including completing necessary paperwork in a timely manner
- Enforce access control policies by verifying credentials and monitoring entry and exit points
- Conduct thorough searches of individuals and vehicles entering the premises, following established protocols and procedures
- Respond to emergencies and security incidents, taking appropriate action to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of individuals and property✨
Here's what we can offer you:
- Wellness advice and support, including financial, emotional and physical.
- Dental and Physical health plans
- Company pension and advice and planning
- Life assurance scheme
- Discounted gym memberships
- Discounts on high street brands, online shopping, holidays and days out, Arriva bus travel and eligibility for Costco membership
- Mortgage Advise, Payroll ISA's
- Support with further education
Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Valid SIA Licence
- Access to vehicle/good transport links
- RTW in the UK & 5-year checkable history
- Good customer service and written/verbal communication skills
- Computer literate
- Flexible to workdays, nights and weekends
Additional Information
It’s great to see you’re considering a career with us here at Securitas UK! You're one step away from joining our global team of over 375,000 professionals.
Why Choose Securitas UK?
At Securitas UK, we are on a mission to make the world a safer place, driven by our core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. We foster empowerment, innovation, and growth, offering industry-leading training and career development opportunities.
What You Can Expect
Applying for a new role can be exciting yet daunting. Our dedicated Recruitment Team carefully reviews every application, and we appreciate your patience. Need support? We’re here to help—just drop us an email.
Diversity & Inclusion: Be Yourself at Securitas
We are an all-inclusive employer, embracing individuality and diversity as key to our success. Our belonging strategy focuses on:
- Career Growth: Clear pathways from apprenticeships to leadership programs.
- Inclusive Leadership: A culture of respect, transparency, and collaboration.
- Fair Pay & Benefits: Competitive, equitable compensation and benefits.
Our Commitment to You
We support our workforce through initiatives such as:
- Employee Networks – Safe spaces to connect and influence policies for change.
- Race at Work Charter & Armed Forces Covenant – Supporting equality and inclusion.
- Disability Confident Employer – Ensuring accessibility with our Reasonable Adjustment Passport. With our Level 2 Disability Confident Employer Certification - We commit to guaranteeing an interview to anyone who discloses a disability at screening, providing they live within the location requirements.
- Health & Well-being Programs – Mental health support and workplace wellness.
- Neurodiversity Top Employer Certification – Leading inclusivity for neurodivergent individuals.
We celebrate diversity year-round with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE, and Black History Month and so much more!
Take the Next Step
Join us and be part of a team that values you. Click ‘I'm Interested' and start your career with Securitas UK today!
