Security Officer

Guarding UK; Basildon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security firm in Basildon is seeking a Security Officer to ensure safety and provide excellent customer service at their modern site. The role involves access control, visitor greeting, and regular patrols while maintaining high standards of appearance and reliability. A minimum of 2 years in the security industry and valid SIA licenses are required. The company offers a ride-to-work scheme, annual leave, and various employee benefits, emphasizing an inclusive working environment.

Benefits

Ride to Work Scheme

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

3% pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Long Service Rewards

Employee of the Month/Year

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in the Security Industry.
• Ability to complete individual and team set tasks.
• Outstanding Personal Appearance, Etiquette & Grooming Standard.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the look and feel of the site.
• Provide safety for the building through customer service.
• Conduct regular patrols and complete the daily occurrence book.

Skills

Excellent English Language and communication skills

Good Leadership Skills

Excellent Customer Service Delivery

Excellent Report Writing & IT/Computing Skills

Timekeeping & Time Management Skills

Client Engagement

Education

Valid SIA Door Supervisor License

Valid SIA CCTV License

Job description

Job Advert

Position: Security Officer
Location: Basildon - Festival Leisure Park
Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour
Working Hours: 6 on 3 off - Days and Nights, Shift times: Days – 7am – 7pm / Nights – 7pm – 5am.
Closing Date: 22/12/2025
Job ID: 792

Are you an ambitious individual who has a passion to develop your career in providing excellent safety and outstanding customer service? If so, this will be a great opportunity to work in one of our immaculate sites.

Who we are

We are GUK, and together we are proud to be at the forefront of protection management across multiple sectors. We offer the ultimate in business security solutions and deliver the highest quality of professional service.

Job role

Working with us at GUK, we value you more than just a security guard. You will be responsible for maintaining the look and feel of our pristine site and for providing safety of this modern building with your customer service and support for those who work and visit the building. The role is critical to ensure our operational day‑to‑day frontline services work like clockwork. A typical day for someone who is self‑motivated could include access control, greeting visitors, regular patrols, and completing the daily occurrence book. You will then finish every shift with a good thorough handover. You are an individual who communicates well, has a strong sense for reliability and understands the importance of being smartly presented in uniform at all times. Also you would need to be proactive and always willing to learn. You will receive full training and we are looking for motivated individuals who will make a measurable contribution to the continued success of GUK.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum of 2 year’s experience in the Security Industry.
• Excellent English Language and communication skills
• Good Leadership Skills.
• Excellent Customer Service Delivery.
• Good Speaking & Listening Skills.
• Ability to complete individual and team set tasks.
• Excellent Report Writing & IT/Computing Skills.
• Outstanding Personal Appearance, Etiquette & Grooming Standard.
• Project/Task Management & Working well under pressure.
• Timekeeping & Time Management Skills.
• Client Engagement.

Qualifications Required

• Valid SIA Door Supervisor License.
• Valid SIA CCTV License

Employee Benefits

• Ride to Work Scheme
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 3% pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Credit Union
• Long Service Rewards
• Employee of the Month/Year

GUK / RUK is an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from a diverse range of individuals. We believe that a diverse talented workforce nurtures excellence and makes us a great place to work, where individuality and inclusivity are celebrated.

We reserve the right to stop taking applications when we have had a suitable amount of responses.