Security Officer

Securitas; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global security firm is looking for a Security Officer in Cheltenham, UK. Ideal candidates will have a valid SIA license and strong communication skills. This role involves conducting safety patrols, assisting visitors, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The firm values growth and offers benefits including healthcare plans and discounts on various services. If you are dedicated and prepared to work flexible hours, apply today to join a leader in the security industry.

Benefits

Health and dental plans

Cycle to Work scheme

24/7 online GP service

Pension Plan with employer contribution

Death in Service Benefit

Qualifications

• A valid SIA licence is required.
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

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

Education

Valid SIA license

British nationality and UK residency for past 5 years

Job description

Overview

Grade: Site Based

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

As a Security Officer at Securitas youll do more than protect whats important youll empower people to thrive. Your presence will make others feel safe welcome and supported.

Whether you're patrolling key areas, managing gatehouse duties or being the friendly face clients rely on as a Security Officer you'll be an essential part of something bigger. Working on behalf of one of the worlds leading aerospace and defence organizations every shift is a new chance to learn grow and make a difference.

This isnt just another job. Its your opportunity to step into a role as a Security Officer where your potential is recognized your contribution is valued and your progress is supported every step of the way.

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.

Please note - The responsibilities listed here arent the full picturebut they give you a good sense of the role. If you meet the minimum requirements and believe youve got what it takes to succeed wed love to hear from you.

Qualifications

What were looking for :

• A valid SIA licence.
• Flexibility to work days nights and weekends.
• The right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable history.
• British nationality and UK residency for the past 5 years (due to site requirements).
• Strong communication skills in Englishboth 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 thats good.

Purpose : We make your world a safer place.

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

Additional Information :

Its great to see youre considering a career with Securitas UK!

Join our global team of 336000 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 thats 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 were 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 Womens 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

Take the Next Step

Join a team that values you. Click Im 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