Casual Security Officer

Sodexo Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading service provider in York is seeking a Casual Security Officer to ensure safety and security. The role requires a valid SIA Licence and proven experience as a corporate security officer. Responsibilities include monitoring premises, conducting patrols, and responding to incidents. The ideal candidate must have strong observational skills and the ability to handle emergencies calmly. Competitive perks and benefits offered.

Benefits

Unlimited access to wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan membership

Learning and development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits and leave policies

Qualifications

• Valid and in-date SIA Licence is required.
• Proven experience as a corporate security officer or in a similar position.
• Strong observational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Greet staff and visitors, ensuring adherence to security protocols.
• Monitor premises to prevent rule infractions.
• Conduct regular patrols for a visible presence.

Skills

Attention to detail

Observational skills

Communication skills

Calmness under pressure

Understanding of security practices

Education

Valid SIA Licence

Job description

Casual Security Officer

York - Casual

Protect our customers, unlock your career.

At Sodexo, we’re passionate about our people. We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and the safety of our clients, customers, and employees. If you're a vigilant professional with a passion for security, then secure your career with Sodexo!

A role where you’re the key to keeping everyone safe. Valued. Recognised. Rewarded.

What you'll do:

• Greet staff and visitors and ensure they adhere to the required security protocols
• Monitor premises to prevent rule infractions
• Conduct regular patrols, ensuring a visible and reassuring presence
• Respond promptly to alarms and security incidents
• Enforce company policies and procedures
• Complete detailed handovers and report on any incidents

What you'll bring:

• A valid and in-date SIA Licence
• Proven experience as a corporate security officer or similar positions
• An eye for detail, with strong observational and communication skills
• Ability to handle emergencies calmly and effectively
• An understanding of security practices and processes

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you for you.

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life’s larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a fully inclusive employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Ready to be part of something greater?

For careers that mean business.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications