Security Officer

Securitas UK; Bedlington; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

Pension and financial wellbeing

Employee discounts with leading brands

Life assurance

Job summary

Securitas UK in Bedlington is recruiting a Security Officer to protect people, property and information on site. You'll receive comprehensive training, flexible scheduling with days and nights, and opportunities for progression.

From day one, you'll join a team that values teamwork, integrity and helpfulness, with benefits like health support, pension, and employee discounts.

If you meet the requirements, apply and our Talent Team will support you through the process.

Qualifications

• Valid SIA licence is required.
• Gatehouse experience is preferred.
• Physically fit for site patrolling.
• Flexibility to work days, nights and weekends.
• Right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable history.
• Good communication skills in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Prevent and deter unauthorised access to site.
• Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms and CCTV as appropriate.
• Conduct external and internal security patrols.
• Provide traffic control and apply parking restrictions as required.
• Carry out routine checks of security equipment.
• Manage keys and perform locking/unlocking duties.

Skills

SIA licence

Gatehouse experience

Patrolling

English communication

Job description

Location: Bedlington, UK
Pay: £13.45 per hour.
Hours:42 hours per week - 4 on and 4 off - days and nights.

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!

See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.

More about the opportunity....

Join our team at Securitasas aSecurity Officer, wherewe value diversityand are committed to creating a supportive environment for all our employees.

As aSecurity Officer, you'll not only protect people and property but through your day to day work, really make the difference and help make your world a safer place. With comprehensive training, flexibility when you need it, and opportunities for advancement, this is your chance to shine and grow, so do something amazing and invest in yourself.

You'll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:

• Prevent and deter unauthorised access to site. Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms and CCTV as appropriate.
• Conduct external and internal security patrols as detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
• Provide traffic control and apply parking restrictions as required.
• Carry out routine tests of security equipment where appropriate.
• Manage keys and perform locking and unlocking duties as detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
• Ensure any equipment provided by the customer and Securitas is managed in accordance with procedures detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
• Maintain all logbooks and records as detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
• Issue visitor/contractor passes in accordance with the Assignment Instructions.
• Deal with lost property in accordance with the Assignment Instructions.
• To provide support, guidance and information to all staff, visitors and contract

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

We’re looking for someone who sees a different world—someone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, you’ll have:

• A valid SIA licence
• Gatehouse experience is preferred.
• Physically fit for patrolling of site.
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends.
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history.
• Good communication skills in English—both written and spoken.

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.