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    Security Officer

    Company Description

    We’re Hiring: Security Officer 

    📍 Location: Bristol
    💰 Pay: £13.09 per hour.
    📅 Hours: 42 hours per week - 4 on 4 off days and 4 on 4 off night shift. 
    🎓 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!

    Grade: Site Rated

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

    As a Security Officer at Securitas, you’ll do more than protect what’s important—you’ll empower people to thrive. Your presence will make others feel safe, welcome, and supported.

    Whether you’re patrolling key areas, managing gatehouse duties, or being the friendly face clients rely on, as a Security Officer you’ll be an essential part of something bigger. Working on behalf of one of the world’s leading aerospace and defence organizations, every shift is a new chance to learn, grow, and make a difference.

    This isn’t just another job. It’s your opportunity to step into a role as a Security Officer where your potential is recognized, your contribution is valued, and your progress is supported every step of the way.

    Job Description

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Develop and maintain good working relationships with key personnel, both internally and externally
    • Deal with general site inquiries and complaints, in a professional, approachable and constructive way, providing exceptional customer service
    • Post duties – including access and egress of persons
    • Production of written and oral reports, ensuring compliance to client and company procedures.
    • Front of house duties
    • Physical deterrent to the Site by providing a visible and proactive security presence 
    • Patrolling of the buildings, both internal and external
    • CCTV monitoring 
    • Approval of visitors to site 
    • Addition / Deletion of access control readers as required

    Qualifications

    • Valid SIA Licence
    • 3+ years experience
    • Access to Vehicle /good transport links
    • 5 year checkable employment/education history
    • Must be able to achieve UKSV SC Security Clearance with no restrictions
    • Maintaining confidentiality, integrity and availability at all times
    • Professional, polite and personable
    • Able to work independently and to time scales
    • Able to collaborate with business functions and staff as required 
    • Excellent interpersonal skills and standard of personal presentation
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Proven experience of providing a positive customer experience
    • The ability to use own initiative, and work proactively to achieve results
    • Proficient level of IT skills (MS Office packages)
    • Excellent telephone manner and ability to deal effectively with outside agencies
    • First aid at work qualification to be held at times

    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!

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