Security Officer

Manchester Arndale; Fareham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-Winning Employer

Digital Learning

Retail Perks

Professional Growth

Flexible Pay (Wagestream)

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is hiring a Security Officer to be the first point of contact for employees and visitors, patrolling the site, monitoring fire and security systems, and ensuring tasks comply with legislation. The role requires holding a valid SIA licence, right to work in the UK, and the ability to work on your own initiative with professionalism, calm under pressure, and reliable punctuality.

OCS offers an award-winning employer environment, digital learning, retail perks, and opportunities

Qualifications

• You must have the right to work in the UK.
• Experience in the Security Industry is advantageous.
• SIA licence is essential.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Professional demeanour with sound judgement and integrity.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first line support to employees and visitors to the site, providing a professional and friendly service
• Monitor fire, security, and building systems
• Ensure that assigned tasks are completed in a professional and timely manner, meeting relevant legislation
• Conduct regular patrols to ensure the security of the premises
• Respond promptly to any security incidents or emergencies
• Maintain accurate records of incidents and activities
• Collaborate with other security personnel to ensure comprehensive coverage

Skills

Right to work in the UK

Security industry experience

SIA licence

Own initiative

Professional demeanour

Communication under pressure

Reliability & punctuality

Job description

About The Role:

Working Pattern

35-day rolling shift pattern, example below:
5 shifts working at 11 hours per shift, followed by 4 days off
3 shifts working at 12 hours per shift, followed by 4 days off
5 shifts working at 11 hours per shift, followed by 5 days off
4 shifts working at 12 hours per shift, followed by 5 days off
Then the 35-day pattern will repeat.
Shift Times will be as follows:
11-hour shifts will be from 0800 to 1900, except for approximately three shifts per month from 1000 to 2100.
12-hour shifts will be from 1230 to 0030.
This will be explained in further detail at the interview stage.

As a Security Officer, you will be the first line of support for employees and visitors to the site, providing a professional and friendly service. You will be responsible for monitoring fire, security, and building systems, ensuring that all assigned tasks are completed in a professional and timely manner, and in compliance with relevant legislation

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Act as a first line support to employees and visitors to the site, providing a professional and friendly service
• Monitor fire, security, and building systems
• Ensure that assigned tasks are completed in a professional and timely manner, meeting relevant legislation
• Conduct regular patrols to ensure the security of the premises
• Respond promptly to any security incidents or emergencies
• Maintain accurate records of incidents and activities
• Collaborate with other security personnel to ensure comprehensive coverage

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• You must have the right to work in the UK
• Experience of working within the Security Industry is an advantage
• SIA licence is essential
• Ability to work on own initiative
• A professional demeanour with sound judgement and integrity
• Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

• Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
• Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
• Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
• Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
• Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.