Area Security Officer

Staffline; Portsmouth, Southampton, Winchester, Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full SIA training

Life assurance

Healthcare scheme

Refer a friend scheme

Free uniform

Job summary

G4S in the Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester and Basingstoke area is hiring an Area Security Officer. The role covers multiple customer sites with a 42-hour week. You will provide a professional security presence, welcome staff and visitors, and conduct patrols.

No security experience? Training and support to gain SIA qualifications is available. Flexible shifts including days, nights and weekends, vehicle access and a full UK driving licence are valued.

Qualifications

• Must have Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle.
• Flexible to work a mixture of days, nights and weekends.
• Basic IT skills.
• Customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional security presence across multiple customer sites.
• Welcome visitors and staff while maintaining site security procedures.
• Carry out regular patrols and security checks.
• Respond to and report incidents.
• Help create a safe and secure environment for customers, colleagues and visitors.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer focus

Reliability

Basic IT skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester & Basingstoke

Pay Rate:

Hours:

42 hours per week

Looking for a role that offers training, variety and long-term career opportunities?

Join our team as an Area Security Officer, supporting a range of customer sites across Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester and Basingstoke. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in the security industry or build on existing experience within a professional and supportive environment.

No two days are the same. You'll gain exposure to different sites, customers and working environments while developing valuable skills and experience.

Your Time at Work

As an Area Security Officer, you will:

• Provide a professional security presence across multiple customer sites
• Welcome visitors and staff while maintaining site security procedures
• Carry out regular patrols and security checks
• Respond to and report incidents
• Help create a safe and secure environment for customers, colleagues and visitors

Our Perfect Worker

We're looking for reliable, professional individuals with strong communication skills and a positive attitude.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• A Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle
• Flexibility to work a mixture of days, nights and weekends
• Basic IT skills
• A customer-focused approach

No Security Experience? No Problem.

Previous security experience is beneficial but not essential.

If you don't already hold an SIA Licence, we can support you with training and help you gain the qualifications needed to begin your career in the security industry.

Key Information and Benefits

What's in it for You?

• £12.71 - £13.75 per hour depending on site
• Full SIA training and support available
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Exposure to a variety of customer sites and industries
• Life assurance benefit
• Contributory healthcare scheme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free uniform provided

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