Career Changer - Security Officer

Securitas UK; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning opportunities

STRIVE benefits app

Job summary

Securitas UK is hiring a Security Officer in Yeovil. We welcome career changers and provide full training, so no prior security background is required. You should have strong communication and customer service skills, and be able to work days, nights and weekends.

You will patrol, assist staff and visitors, handle incidents, and oversee access control. A valid SIA Licence and UK working rights with a 5-year history are required.

Qualifications

• No security background required; people-focused experience accepted.
• SIA licence and BPSS/SC eligibility are required.
• Full UK driving licence is preferred.
• Ability to work days, nights, and weekends.
• Right to work in the UK with a 5-year history.

Responsibilities

• Carry out security patrols and maintain premises safety.
• Support staff, visitors and contractors.
• Manage incidents and report concerns promptly.
• Control vehicle access and parking.

Skills

Communication skills

De-escalation

Observational skills

Teamwork

Education

SIA Licence

BPSS/SC eligibility

Job description

We’re Hiring for Career Changers, become a Security Officer!

Location: Yeovil, BA20
Pay: up to £14.46 per hour or (£32,000pa)
Shift Patterns: You're choice of...

From day one, you’ll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, Mentorship, and a whole load of benefits from big brand discounts to give back schemes all house in our brand new employee benefits app, STRIVE!

Looking for a Fresh Start?

There has never been a better time to start a new career as a Security Officer with Securitas.

You may not have worked in security before, and that's okay. If you've built experience in retail, customer service, hospitality, healthcare, or other people-focused roles, you already have many of the skills needed to succeed as a Security Officer.

The skills you already have:

• Communicating confidently with people from all backgrounds
• Managing difficult situations professionally
• Staying calm and focused under pressure
• Observing and responding to situations quickly

These are the same qualities our Security Officers use every day to help keep people, places, and businesses safe.

At Securitas, we recognise that great talent comes from a range of backgrounds. That's why we focus on potential, attitude, and transferable skills rather than previous security experience. We'll provide the training, support, and development you need to build a successful career in the industry.

If you're ready for a new challenge, looking for long-term career prospects, and want to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Your next career could start today with Securitas.

Job Description

What you'll be doing:

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

• Carrying out security patrols
• Supporting staff, visitors & contractors
• Managing incidents & reporting concerns
• Controlling vehicle access & parking

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:

• ValidSIA Licence(full training and ongoing support provided)
• Eligible to obtainSecurity Check (SC) clearance
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work days, nights & weekends
• Right to work in the UK, with a minimum5‑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.