Security Officer

Securitas UK; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 28,400 - 36,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on retailers and services

Dental plans

HSF Health Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Specsavers discounts

24/7 online GP support

Online dental advice

Employer pension contribution

Free mortgage advice

Financial wellbeing hub

Life assurance benefit

Job summary

Securitas UK is looking for a Security Officer in Gloucester to provide professional security services that protect people, property, and assets. Responsibilities include patrolling, incident reporting, and ensuring site safety.

This role requires an SIA licence and offers various benefits including discounts, health plans, and a pension scheme.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a focus on customer service, and must be reliable and flexible with shifts.

Qualifications

• SIA Licence is essential for this role.
• Right to work in the UK is required.
• Over 18 with a five-year checkable work history or valid documentation for gaps.

Responsibilities

• Prevent unauthorized access and monitor alarms/CCTV.
• Conduct regular internal and external patrols.
• Manage traffic, parking, keys, and locking/unlocking duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

SIA Licence

First Aid qualification

Job description

Pay: £13.45 per hour

Hours: 42 hrs 4 on 4 off (days & nights) 07:00-19:00 & 19:00-07:00

Location: Gloucestershire, UK

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

Job Description

The Security Officer is responsible for delivering a professional security service that protects people, property, and assets in line with assignment instructions and customer requirements. As a Security Officer you will help maintain a safe environment through effective patrols, monitoring, incident reporting, and excellent customer service. An SIA licence is required, and you will be expected to uphold the core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.

Responsibilities

• Prevent unauthorised access, monitor alarms/CCTV.
• Conduct regular internal and external patrols.
• Manage traffic, parking, keys, and locking/unlocking duties.
• Carry out routine equipment checks and maintain records/logbooks.
• Issue visitor passes and manage site equipment per procedures.
• Handle lost property in line with instructions.
• Support staff, visitors, and contractors to ensure site safety.
• Follow and enforce health and safety procedures, reporting hazards and incidents.
• Keep emergency routes clear at all times.
• Report use and shortages of first-aid supplies.
• Notify security operations centre in emergencies and follow instructions.
• Investigate all fire alarm activations.

Qualifications

• SIA Licence (essential)
• Right to work in the UK.
• First Aid qualification.
• Over 18, five-year checkable work history or valid documentation for gaps.
• No criminal convictions.
• Good communication skills and customer focus, ability to work independently and in a team.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible with shifts (days, nights, weekends).
• Full UK driving licence and own transport desirable.
• Previous experience in a security or gatehouse role (preferred).
• Must be a 5-year UK resident, UK national – able to pass and obtain an SC clearance.

Benefits

• Securitas Perks – discounts on retailers, services, and everyday spending.
• Dental plans – support with dental costs such as examinations, X-rays, treatment.
• HSF Health Plan – cash plans for medical costs.
• Cycle to Work – cost‑effective bike or equipment scheme.
• Specsavers – discounts on eye tests and spectacles.
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP and mental health support service.
• Toothfairy – online access to dental advice and guidance.
• Pension plan – employer contribution plus tax relief.
• Payroll ISA – savings account.
• Free mortgage advice.
• Go & Live – financial wellbeing hub.
• Death in Service benefit – life assurance for permanent employees.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive employer and hold a Level 2 Disability Confident status. We support equality and encourage diverse applicants.