Security officer

Securitas; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security company in Cardiff is seeking a dedicated individual to ensure safety and compliance in various settings. The role includes welcoming visitors, conducting patrols, and maintaining records. Applicants should hold a valid SIA Licence and possess strong communication skills along with the right to work in the UK. A position with flexible hours that values teamwork and initiative is available. The company offers comprehensive benefits including health plans, discounts, and pension contributions.

Benefits

Dental Plans

Cycle to Work Scheme

24/7 Online GP Mental Health Support

Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Flexibility to work days, nights and weekends.
• Knowledge of access control systems.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and assisting staff, visitors and contractors.
• Conducting regular safety and security patrols.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and procedures.

Skills

CCTV

Customer Service

Communication skills

Computer Skills

Military Experience

Law Enforcement

Writing Skills

Education

Valid SIA Licence

Right to work in the UK with 5‑year checkable history

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
• Knowledge of access control systems
• Must have a valid Driving Licence due to site locations
• Right to work in the UK with a 5‑year checkable history (enhanced screening required)
• Strong communication skills, a customer‑first attitude and a keen eye for detail
• Team player
• Computer literate – able to use basic IT systems
• Flexibility to work days, nights and weekends.
• The right to work in the UK with a 5‑year checkable history.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

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.

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 out hardest to guarantee interviews for eligible candidates should you meet the role’s 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 and providing cash back towards everyday dental costs such as examinations, X‑rays and treatment.
• HSF Health Plan – A range of 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 – Build 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 while employed by Securitas.

Take the Next Step

Join a team that values you. Click “I’m Interested” and start your career with Securitas UK today.

See a different world.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full‑time

Key Skills

CCTV, Customer Service, Communication skills, Computer Skills, ICD Coding, Military Experience, Law Enforcement, NIST Standards, Security, DoD Experience, RMF, Writing Skills

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Values We Live By

• 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.