Security Officer

Guk; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ride to Work Scheme

20 days annual leave plus bank hols

3% pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Credit Union

Long Service Rewards

Employee of the Month/Year

Job summary

GUK is seeking a Security Officer to maintain the look and feel of our pristine site and ensure safety for staff and visitors. The role involves access control, greeting visitors, and regular patrols, with thorough handovers at the end of each shift.

You will be responsible for delivering excellent customer service, maintaining professional appearance, and adhering to security procedures. Full training will be provided to support your development within GUK's protection management services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in the Security Industry
• Excellent English language and communication skills
• Valid SIA Security Guard or Door Supervisor License
• Valid SIA CCTV License (Preferable)

Responsibilities

• Manage access control and greet visitors
• Conduct regular site patrols and maintain safety
• Prepare and complete the daily occurrence book
• Deliver high-quality customer service while on site
• Provide professional, reliable, and smartly presented security services

Skills

Security experience

English language

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Task execution

Report writing

IT/computing skills

Professional appearance

Project management

Time management

Client engagement

Education

SIA Security License

SIA CCTV License

Job description

Role: Security Officer

Pattern of work: Monday to Friday (08:30 - 16:30)

Ref: 900

Closing date: 28/10/2026

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. You will be responsible 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, have a strong sense for reliability and understand 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 Security Guard or Door Supervisor License.
• Valid SIA CCTV License (Preferable)

Employee Benefits

GUK pride ourselves in offering benefits that promote health and wellbeing.

• 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.