Company Description
We’re Hiring: Security Officer!
📍 Location: London, EC21 2FA
💰 Pay: £14.00 per hour
📅 Hours: 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!
Grade: 3.1 Site Based
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 organisations, 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 recognised, your contribution is valued, and your progress is supported every step of the way.
Job Description
Responsibilities
You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:
- Prevent and deter unauthorised access to site. Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms, and CCTV as appropriate
- Conduct external and internal security patrols as detailed in the Assignment Instructions
- Carry out routine tests of security equipment where appropriate
- Manage keys and perform locking and unlocking duties as detailed in the Assignment Instructions
- Maintain all logbooks and records as detailed in the Assignment Instructions
- Issue visitor/contractor passes in accordance with the Assignment Instructions
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—someone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, you’ll have:
- A valid SIA licence
- Be able to work independently as well as part of a team
- The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history
- Be punctual and reliable
- Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken
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.
