Casual Security Officer

Manchester Arndale; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

OCS Academy

Hapi app discounts

Wagestream access

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Casual Security Officer for Chessington theme park. You will support operations with access control, monitor activity, and respond to incidents while maintaining a welcoming environment across sites.

Ideal candidates will hold a valid SIA licence, DBS/BS7858 clearance, and a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle. Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have Right to Work in the UK and be able to pass enhanced DBS and BS7858 security clearance.
• A valid SIA Licence and relevant security experience.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional, welcoming and customer-focused service to all site users.
• Control access to buildings and follow security procedures at all times.
• Monitor activity across sites and use CCTV where required.
• Conduct searches in line with site procedures where applicable.
• Patrol assigned areas and maintain a visible security presence.
• Respond promptly to alarms, incidents and security concerns.
• Accurately record and report all incidents and activities.
• Support site teams in maintaining a safe and secure working environment.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism and compliance at all times.

Skills

SIA Licence

Right to Work in UK

BS7858 clearance

Full UK driving licence

Strong communication

Customer service

Reliability & flexibility

Travel between sites

Job description

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.

Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.

Retail Perks: With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.

Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!

Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

About The Role:

Days of Working: This is a flexible shift cover role working 6am to 6pm shifts at Chessington theme park on days you are available, minimum of 5 hours per week and up to 37.5 hours per week available. This will be until the end of September approximately.

As a Casual Security Officer at OCS, you will play a key role in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming environment across a range of sites. You will be responsible for supporting operational teams with access control, monitoring activity and responding to incidents, ensuring that all visitors, staff and service users are treated in a professional and respectful manner.

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide a professional, welcoming and customer‑focused service to all site users
• Control access to buildings, ensuring security procedures are followed at all times
• Monitor activity across sites, including use of CCTV where required
• Conduct searches in line with site procedures where applicable
• Patrol assigned areas, maintaining a visible and proactive security presence
• Respond promptly and effectively to alarms, incidents and security concerns
• Accurately record and report all incidents and activities
• Support site teams in maintaining a safe and secure working environment
• Maintain high standards of professionalism and compliance at all times

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Must have Right to Work in the UK and ability to pass an enhanced DBS and BS7858 security clearance
• A valid SIA Licence and relevant security experience
• Full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle*
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• A professional, reliable and flexible approach to work
• Ability to remain calm and respond effectively in challenging situations
• Awareness of security procedures and health & safety practices
• Ability to travel between sites where required

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.