Security Officer

Job Description

What you'll be doing:

• Escort contractors and approved visitors within controlled areas, ensuring permissions and compliance with site rules.
• Prevent and deter unauthorised access through rigorous access control, ID verification, and perimeter vigilance.
• Monitor and respond to alarms (fire/intruder) promptly, following escalation and incident procedures.
• Conduct regular patrols of key areas, including secure corridors, entry points, and restricted zones.
• Provide traffic management within the site boundary and enforce parking restrictions to maintain safety and order.
• Carry out routine tests on security equipment (e.g., alarms, radios, control room systems) and report defects immediately.
• Manage keys and conduct locking/unlocking duties strictly in accordance with Assignment Instructions.
• Operate within control room protocols (where applicable), including radio comms, incident logging, and monitoring activities.
• Issue and account for passes (visitor/contractor) accurately; maintain strict audit trails as per procedures.
• Maintain logbooks and records to a high standard, ensuring timely, accurate, and legible entries.
• Handle lost property according to site procedures, documenting receipt, storage, and return.
• Engage with Securitas Core Values (Integrity, Vigilance, Helpfulness) in every interaction, delivering professional customer service.

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 values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, you’ll have:

• Willingness to complete enhanced security screening and vetting, which may delay start date (1-3 months dependent on individual)
• Valid SIA licence (Door Supervisor or Security Guarding) or ability to obtain.
• Right to work in the UK with required documentation.
• Ability to follow strict procedures in a highly regulated, controlled environment.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and vigilant at all times.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Ability to comply with strict device restrictions while on duty.

Additional Information

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK!
Join our global team of 336,000+ colleagues and help make the world a safer place.

At Securitas, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, and our People Promise:

• 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

What You Can Expect
Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help.

Diversity & Inclusion – Be Yourself
We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (we will always try our hardest to guarantee interviews for eligible candidates, should you meet the roles minimum requirements, having disclosed a disability to our Talent Team upon application). We support equality through Employee Networks - Our real change makers of the business.. YOU, the Race at Work Charter, and the Armed Forces Covenant. We also celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month.

Your Benefits

• STRIVE– Securitas Perks gives you access to a great range of discounts on a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending to suit your shopping habits.
• Dental Plans - A range of plans providing support, providing cash back towards everyday dental costs, such as dental examinations, X-rays, and treatment
• HSF Health Plan - Range of healthcare cash plans at highly discounted rates, providing families with peace of mind by getting cash back on everyday medical costs, such as dental check-ups, contact lenses and acupuncture, and by covering unexpected costs.
• Cycle to Work – A super cost-effective way of getting a brand new bike, cycling equipment or both. Save up to 42% of the usual cost and spread the cost over several months from your salary.
• Specsavers – Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.
• WeCare – A 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
• Toothfairy – Online access to advice and guidance, from real UK Dentists.
• Pension Plan – Plan for your financial future by building up a benefit in the Securitas Pension Plan, with the benefit of employer contribution plus tax relief on your contributions.
• Payroll ISA – An ISA savings account is a great way to meet your longer term personal financial goals.
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub
• Death in Service Benefit - Permanent employees are automatically covered for Life Assurance, which would provide a lump sum benefit to your beneficiaries in the unfortunate event of death in service whilst employed by Securitas

Take the Next Step
Join a team that values you. Click ‘I’m Interested’ and start your career with Securitas UK today.

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