Security Officer

Job Description

Responsibilities

You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:

• Welcome and assist staff, visitors, and contractors while maintaining a professional security presence.
• Conduct regular internal and external patrols, site inspections, and monitor CCTV, alarms, and security systems.
• Control access to the site, manage visitor and contractor procedures, and prevent unauthorised entry.
• Respond to incidents, emergencies, alarms, and security breaches, following escalation and evacuation procedures where required.
• Carry out searches, lock/unlock duties, key management, and traffic or parking control as required.
• Complete accurate incident reports, activity logs, handovers, and security records.
• Support health & safety procedures, identify hazards, and help maintain a safe and secure environment for people, property, and assets.

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:

✅ Valid SIA Security Guarding or Door Supervisor Licence
✅ Right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable work history
✅ Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and varying shift patterns
✅ Strong written and spoken English communication skills
✅ Previous security experience in a corporate or industrial environment (desirable)
✅ Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, email, and incident reporting systems
✅ Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
✅ Strong attention to detail and observational skills
✅ Calm, professional, and able to work effectively under pressure
✅ Reliable, adaptable, and able to work independently or as part of a team

Additional Information

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK! You're one step closer to joining a global team of 336,000+ colleagues who help make the world a safer place each and every day.

Here, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, which help guide how we operate and how our people experience work, each and every day! We have a promise too:

• 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

So what you can expect 
Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully. We know applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help. No matter the outcomes, you will always receive communication from us.

See an inclusive world

Inclusion isn’t a tick-box for us – it’s how we work. We know our strength comes from different perspectives, in every role and every team. We’re proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident employer. If you tell us you have a disability when you apply, and you meet the minimum requirements for the role, our Talent Team will guarantee you an interview.

Through our Employee Networks, the Race at Work Charter, the Armed Forces Covenant and more, our people drive real change. We celebrate diversity all year round with moments like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month – because seeing an inclusive world starts with how we show up every day.

See a rewarding world

We understand the importance of reward and recognition when it comes to our peoples work. From day one you're able to:

• Save More: Exclusive employee big brand discounts through STRIVE, Cycle to Work savings, Specsavers offers and free mortgage advice.
• Look After Your Health: Healthcare cash plans, dental cover plans, 24/7 GP access, mental wellbeing support and online dental advice.
• Plan for Your Future: Pension scheme, Payroll ISA and financial wellbeing resources to help you achieve your goals.
• Peace of Mind: Life assurance and support for you and your family when it matters most.

Take the next step your career journey 
Join a team that values you start your career with Securitas UK today.

Click ‘I’m Interested’ to see a different world.