Security Officer

Job Description

What you'll be doing:

You’ll help keep people, property and premises safe by:

• Monitoring CCTV, alarms & site access
• Carrying out security patrols
• Supporting staff, visitors & contractors
• Managing incidents & reporting concerns
• Controlling vehicle access & parking
• Issuing visitor passes & managing keys
• Delivering excellent 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

Your experience matters

You don’t need a security background.
If you’ve worked with people — you already have what it takes.

We’re looking for someone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, you’ll have:

• Valid SIA Licence (full training and ongoing support provided)
• Eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work days, nights & weekends
• Right to work in the UK, with a minimum 5‑year checkable history
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Customer‑focused, polite, tactful, and discreet
• Proactive and detail‑oriented, with strong self‑motivation
• Excellent organisational, customer service, and communication skills

Due to the nature of this opportunity, candidates must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) Clearance - Must be a British National and have lived in the UK for the last 5 years.

Additional Information

See a different world with Securitas UK

Ready to make a difference? You're one step closer to joining over 322,000 colleagues worldwide who help make your world a safer place every day.

At Securitas, our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness guide everything we do. We believe in making a clear promise to our people:

• Opportunity – Seeing potential in every person
• People – Putting people at the heart of what we do
• Purpose – Making your world a safer place

So what happens next?

Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully and is here to support you throughout the process. Whatever the outcome, you'll always hear back from us.

Creating spaces for you to belong

We're proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Through our networks, partnerships and celebrations throughout the year, we're building a culture where differences are valued and people can be themselves.

Ready to see a rewarding world?

From day one, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Employee discounts with leading global and local brands.
• Health and wellbeing support, 24/7 online GP services.
• Pension and financial wellbeing resources and support.
• Life assurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee eligibility to EV Schemes (Subject to graded benefits).

Keen to take the next step...

Join a team that values your contribution, supports your growth and helps you build a rewarding career.

Click "I'm Interested" and start seeing a different world with Securitas UK.

Compensation: N/A to 14.46 (GBP) (HOURLY)