Security Officer

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

Job summary

A leading security services provider in the UK is seeking a Security Officer to ensure the safety of people and property. Responsibilities include assisting staff and visitors, conducting patrols, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a valid SIA licence and strong communication skills. The role requires flexibility for shifts and offers various employee benefits, including gym discounts and health support.

Benefits

Discounts on various retailers

Membership savings at gyms

Dental plans

24/7 online health support

Pension Plan

Qualifications

• A valid SIA licence.
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends.
• The right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable history.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication skills in English

Customer service experience

Multitasking skills

Job description

Overview

You will play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. The responsibilities below give you a good sense of the role.

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.
• Staying vigilant, reporting incidents, and preventing disruption.
• Accurately maintaining records of all activity and handovers.

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

• A valid SIA licence
• 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
• Customer service experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-traffic location requiring strong multitasking and communication skills

Weekend work is required every other week.

What You Can Expect

From day one, you’ll gain access to outstanding learning and development opportunities, mentorship, and a range of benefits from big-brand discounts to give-back schemes.

Why Join Securitas?

We have a promise to our people, the People Promise, where opportunity, people and purpose play a vital role in our day-to-day. We believe in your future, not just your past. At Securitas, you’ll find a career built on trust, respect, and progress. Your role as a Security Officer will help protect what’s important and empower others to thrive.

Additional Information

Join our global team of 375,000+ colleagues and help make the world a safer place. 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 from Our Recruitment Team: we review every application carefully. If you need help, please email us.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status and recognition as an inclusive employer. We support equality through Employee Networks, the Race at Work Charter, and the Armed Forces Covenant. We celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, Pride and Black History Month.

Your Benefits

• Pluxxe – Securitas Perks: discounts on a range of retailers and services
• Epassi – Save on membership at gyms and leisure centres
• Dental plans
• HSF Health Plan
• Cycle to Work
• Specsavers – Savings on eye tests and glasses
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP and mental health support
• Toothfairy – Online dental guidance
• Pension Plan and My Future Now
• Payroll ISA
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Go & Live – Financial wellbeing hub
• Death in Service Benefit

Take the next step: join a team that values you. Click "I’m Interested" to start your career with Securitas UK today.