Company Description
🚨 Take the next professional step in your security career
Securitas is recruiting experienced Corporate Security Officers for a high‑security warehouse facility in the Heathrow area.
This role offers a genuine opportunity to achieve Security Clearance (SC) and build a long‑term career within a professional environment, supported by industry‑leading training and benefits.
This position is suited to committed, career‑minded security professionals who understand the responsibility and standards required for government‑vetted roles.
📍 Location: Heathrow area (TW6)
💰 Pay: £17.00 per hour
📅 Hours: 42–48 hours per week | Days, nights & weekends | 4 on / 4 off
🏷️ Grade: Site Based
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🔐 Security Clearance Commitment
Applicants must be willing and able to undertake and successfully complete SC clearance. Securitas will support you through the vetting process from start to finish. Once you achieve clearance you can then begin your career with Securitas.
Please review the Government Vetting guidance before applying, as this role requires long‑term commitment and integrity: Guidance pack for Applicants - Government Vetting
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct internal and external security patrols and routine equipment testing
- Monitor access control, CCTV and alarm systems (Bosch, Lenel) within a SOC environment
- Respond to alarms, investigate incidents and manage access control alerts
- Dispatch and coordinate Security Officers using radio and security systems
- Manage keys, locking/unlocking procedures and parking/traffic control
- Deliver a consistently high standard of customer service
- Log, investigate and escalate technical faults and security incidents
- Coordinate emergency incidents and liaise with first responders
- Maintain accurate records, logs and professional handovers
- Issue passes, manage visitors/contractors and lost property
- Identify and report health & safety concerns and unsafe practices
- Undertake any other duties as requested by Management
Please note - The responsibilities listed here aren’t the full picture—but they give you a good sense of the role.
Qualifications
Essential Requirements
- Right to work in the UK with a minimum 5‑year checkable history
- British National, resident in the UK for the last 5 years (SC requirement)
- Valid SIA licence (DS / SG / CCTV)
- Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle, with the ability to reach site within 45 minutes
- No current criminal convictions
- Strong commitment and dedication to completing the SC clearance process
- Previous experience as a Security Officer in the security industry
- Confident with using and in-depth knowledge of CCTV surveillance equipment, access controls and alarm systems, experience in the SOC environment is beneficial
- Excellent written and verbal English - and the ability to convey information to a third party in a concise manner
- Proficient in report writing to document incidents clearly and accurately
- Calm, professional approach under pressure and in high-stress situations – maintaining attention to detail
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and incident management – a keen eye for detail and the ability to identify and respond to potential risks
- Strong IT knowledge, with proficiency in using software, databases, and communication systems
- Confident with using and in-depth knowledge of CCTV surveillance equipment, access controls and alarm systems, experience in the SOC environment is beneficial
Desirable (but not essential)
- CCTV licence
- Security Management experience
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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