Company Description
We’re Hiring: Security Officer
- 📍 Location: Reading, RG6 1RA
- 💰 Pay: £13.03 per hour
- 📅 Hours: 42 hours, 4 on 4 off
- 💸Annual salary £28,457.52
🎓 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 Based
See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.
To provide a security service at the working location in line with the Assignment Instructions and customer requirements in order to protect the customer’s employees, property, and other assets. The Security Officer will deliver the highest levels of customer service while consistently demonstrating Securitas’ core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. The Security Officer is expected to act professionally at all times when representing the customer and Securitas. NB: The prospective Security Officer must have acquired a valid full SIA licence before being able to start work on operational shifts.
Note, this role requires you to have the following:
- A full UK driving licence and access to own transport is desirable.
- Must be working towards acquiring a valid SIA licence.
- Maintain a five-year checkable employment history, or be able to provide Must have the right to work in the UK.
We’re looking for a team-oriented individual who shows initiative, communicates well, and is keen to grow. You must be over 18, have no current criminal convictions, and be able to provide evidence covering any employment or education gaps. You’ll uphold Securitas’ values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness, work well independently and as part of a team, remain professional and reliable, and be flexible to work days, nights, and weekends.
Job Description
Responsibilities
You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:
- Prevent and deter unauthorised access to the site.
- Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms, and CCTV systems as appropriate.
- Conduct external and internal security patrols in accordance with the Assignment Instructions.
- Provide traffic control and manage parking restrictions as required.
- Carry out routine testing of security equipment where appropriate.
- Manage keys and perform locking and unlocking duties as detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
- Ensure any equipment provided by the customer and Securitas is used and managed in line with documented procedures.
- Maintain all logbooks and records in accordance with the Assignment Instructions.
- Issue visitor and contractor passes in accordance with the Assignment Instructions.
- Deal with lost property 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:
- Must be over 18 years of age.
- Maintain a five-year checkable employment history, or be able to provide 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 full UK driving licence and access to own transport is desirable.
- Must be working towards acquiring a valid SIA licence.
- Must have the right to work in the UK.
- documentary evidence covering any periods of unemployment, self-employment, or full-time/part-time education during that time.
- No current criminal convictions.
- Demonstrate the ability to embody and uphold Securitas core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.
- Possess excellent communication skills with a strong customer-focused approach.
- Be capable of working independently as well as part of a team.
- Be punctual, reliable, and professional at all times.
- Be flexible and willing to work shift patterns covering days, nights, and weekends.
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.
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.
See a different world.