Area Security Officer - Guaranteed 42 hours contract

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Guildford; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid induction

Uniform provided

Opportunities for progression

Travel between sites

Job summary

Securitas UK is seeking an Area Security Officer to provide professional security cover across sites in Frimley, Guildford and Reading, ensuring a safe environment and exemplary customer service at every location.

This is a guaranteed 42-hour per week contract with day, night and weekend shifts, full induction and ongoing training, a company uniform and equipment, travel between sites and clear progression into supervisory roles.

Qualifications

• Basic security awareness and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication with clients and colleagues.
• Willingness to travel between sites within the area.

Responsibilities

• Provide security cover across sites in Frimley, Guildford and Reading.
• Control access for staff, visitors and vehicles.
• Carry out patrols, incident response and reporting.
• Maintain site records and handovers.
• Represent the business professionally at each location.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Travel between sites

Education

SIA Licence

Job description

Area Security Officer - Guaranteed 42 hours contract

• Full-time


• Compensation: GBP 15.43 - GBP 18.41 - hourly

At Securitas, we’re dedicated to protecting what matters most. With over 300,000 employees worldwide, we offer innovative security solutions tailored to each client’s needs. From on-site officers to advanced surveillance, we use the latest technology to deliver top-tier protection.

Be part of a trusted team, where your contribution makes a real difference in safeguarding people, assets, and information. Join us today and help create safer environments for businesses and communities!

12 hour shifts- Days, Nights & Weekends
Contracted Hours: 42 hours per week
Location: Frimley - Guildford -Reading
Pay Rate:Between £15.43 - £18.41 per hour

• Competitive hourly rate between £15.43 and £18.41


• Variety of work across multiple high profile sites


• Paid induction and ongoing training


• Company provided uniform and equipment


• Support with obtaining SC Clearance


• Opportunity to develop into supervisory roles


• Secure, long term employment with a leading security provider

This is a guaranteed 42 hour per week contract offering the opportunity to work across a variety of high profile sites in the Frimley, Guildford and Reading area.

As an Area Security Officer, you will play an important role in supporting different locations, providing reliable security cover and helping each site maintain excellent standards of safety, security and customer service.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, is comfortable travelling between sites, and takes pride in delivering a professional and consistent service. You will have the opportunity to work in different environments, meet different people, and become part of a wider professional security team supporting colleagues, clients, visitors and contractors.

You will receive full support, training and guidance to help you understand each site, its procedures and expectations, so you can work confidently and professionally across the area.

Who This Role Would Suit

This role would suit someone who is flexible, reliable and professional, with the confidence to adapt to different working environments. It is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, likes meeting people, and wants secure, long term employment with the opportunity to develop within the security industry.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will provide professional security cover across sites in Frimley, Guildford and Reading. You will help maintain a safe and secure environment while delivering excellent customer service to clients, colleagues, visitors and contractors.

You will:

• Support different sites as part of a wider professional security team


• Control access for staff, visitors, contractors and vehicles


• Carry out patrols, searches and incident response where required


• Follow site specific procedures and assignment instructions


• Maintain accurate records, reports and handovers


• Represent the business professionally at each location

To be successful in this role, you must be comfortable working 12 hour shifts across days, nights and weekends, and be willing to travel between sites in Frimley, Guildford and Reading.

Candidates must also be able to meet the requirements for security clearance due to the nature of the sites.

Must hold a valid SIA Licence

Eligible and willing to undergo SC (Security Clearance) checks – must have been a UK resident for at least 5 years

5-year checkable work or education history – full referencing required

Excellent communication skills and high attention to detail

Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure

Willingness to work days, nights, and weekends

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.