Security Officer

Securitas Uk; Caldicot; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Plans

HSF Health Plan

Cycle to Work

Pension Plan

Go & Live – Wellbeing hub

Death in Service Benefit

Opportunity to grow within a globalWe

Job summary

Securitas UK is seeking a Security Officer to help protect people, property and information at our site in the United Kingdom. The role requires guarding duties, liaison with staff and visitors, and adherence to emergency procedures.

You will work with a proactive team and may need to cover days, nights, and weekends as required. Ideal candidates have a valid SIA Licence, First Aid qualification, and at least five years in security, with the right to work in the UK and a solid 5-year work

Qualifications

• SIA Licence required before starting operational shifts.
• First Aid qualification required or desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience within the security industry.
• Right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable work history.
• British nationality and 5 years of continuous UK residency (site requirement).
• Strong English communication skills (written and verbal).
• willingness to undertake a Fire Safety course provided by the company.
• Good commuting distance to the site and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and assisting staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Conducting regular safety and security patrols.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and procedures.
• Supporting emergency protocols, including evacuations and searches.
• Keeping vigilant, reporting incidents, and preventing disruption.
• Accurately maintaining records of all activity and handovers.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Communication skills

Time management

Flexibility

Fire safety awareness

Education

SIA Licence

First Aid qualification

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities

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

• Welcoming and assisting staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Conducting regular safety and security patrols.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and procedures.
• Supporting emergency protocols, including evacuations and searches.
• Keeping vigilant, reporting incidents, and preventing disruption.
• Accurately maintaining records of all activity and handovers.

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

What we’re looking for:

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 (required before starting operational shifts)
• A First Aid qualification
• A minimum of 5 years' experience within the security industry
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends when required
• The right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable work history
• British nationality and 5 years of continuous UK residency (due to site requirements)
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• A willingness to undertake a Fire Safety course provided by the company
• A reasonable commuting distance to the site
• Good organisational and time management skills

Please note: The successful Security Officer must have acquired a full SIA Licence before being able to commence operational duties.

Why Join Securitas?

We have a promise to our people, a ‘People Promise’ where opportunity, people and purpose play a vital role in our day to day!

Opportunity: We see potential in every person and situation.
People: We open our eyes to all that’s good.
Purpose: We make your world a safer place.

We believe in your future, not just your past. At Securitas, you’ll find a career built on trust, respect, and progress.

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK!

Join our global team of 336,000+ colleagues and help make the world a safer place.

At Securitas, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, and our People Promise:

• Opportunity – We see potential in every person and situation
• People – We open our eyes to all that’s good
• Purpose – We make your world a safer place

What You Can Expect

Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help.

Diversity & Inclusion – Be Yourself

We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (we will always try our hardest to guarantee interviews for eligible candidates, should you meet the roles minimum requirements, having disclosed a disability to our Talent Team upon application). We support equality through Employee Networks - Our real change makers of the business.. YOU, the Race at Work Charter, and the Armed Forces Covenant. We also celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month.

Your Benefits

• STRIVE– Securitas Perks gives you access to a great range of discounts on a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending to suit your shopping habits.
• Dental Plans - A range of plans providing support, providing cash back towards everyday dental costs, such as dental examinations, X-rays, and treatment
• HSF Health Plan - Range of healthcare cash plans at highly discounted rates, providing families with peace of mind by getting cash back on everyday medical costs, such as dental check-ups, contact lenses and acupuncture, and by covering unexpected costs.
• Cycle to Work – A super cost-effective way of getting a brand new bike, cycling equipment or both. Save up to 42% of the usual cost and spread the cost over several months from your salary.
• Specsavers – Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.
• WeCare – A 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
• Toothfairy – Online access to advice and guidance, from real UK Dentists.
• Pension Plan – Plan for your financial future by building up a benefit in the Securitas Pension Plan, with the benefit of employer contribution plus tax relief on your contributions.
• Payroll ISA – An ISA savings account is a great way to meet your longer term personal financial goals.
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub
• Death in Service Benefit - Permanent employees are automatically covered for Life Assurance, which would provide a lump sum benefit to your beneficiaries in the unfortunate event of death in service whilst employed by Securitas

See a different world.