Area Security Officer

Staffline Group PLC; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Area Security Officer in Manchester. The successful candidate will ensure the safety of clients' staff and properties, greet visitors, and enforce security protocols. Applicants must have a valid SIA Licence, be over 18, and possess good IT knowledge. This role offers varied shifts, including days and weekends, and includes employee benefits such as a pension scheme and staff discounts.

Benefits

Workplace Pension Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be aged 18 or over.
• Able to work a varied shift pattern including days, nights, and weekends.
• Team player with the drive to provide professional service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of customers' staff, buildings, and assets.
• Conduct searches and patrol premises.
• Deal with security incidents and adhere to protocols.

Skills

SIA Licence

Confident communicator

Good IT knowledge

Job description

Area Security Officer

Posted on December 22nd, 2025

Manchester

£ per hour

Type of Job : Permanent

We are looking for an Area Security Officer to work as part of a team for our clients in and around Manchester

You must have a valid SIA Licence and access to your own transport

The rate of pay is £ per hour

You must be flexible and available to work on a varied shift pattern which will include days, nights and weekends.

Your Time at Work

As a Security Officer at G4S, you are more than a Area Security Guard. You'll be a key part of our team covering a range of sites within your area. You will ensure the safety of our customers staff, their buildings and assets, whilst providing excellent customer service with a smile. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service in a safe and secure environment.

The role will include greeting staff and visitors and ensuring they adhere to the required security protocols, conducting searches where required, patrolling the premises and dealing with security incidents, gatehouse and CCTV work. With a keen eye and a brilliant way with people, you could look forward to an interesting role where no two days are the same with exciting career opportunities.

Our Perfect Worker

You will need to be aged 18 or over, a confident communicator who is a team player with the drive to provide a friendly and professional service at all times. Good IT knowledge is also key.

Key Information and Benefits

• Salary of £ per hour.
• weeks holiday per year, 8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays (worked or not worked)
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Great 4 Savings Employee Discount Scheme
• Progression, training and development opportunities

Job Ref : G546

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About Staffline

Staffline are working in Partnership with G4S, providing a recruitment solution for security roles.