Security Officer

Wilson James Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks annual leave

Employer Pension contributions

Life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Referral scheme

Job summary

Wilson James has a North West London site seeking a Security Officer on a permanent basis. The role offers 4 on, 4 off shifts (days/nights and weekends) with a pay rate of £15.02 per hour. You will protect premises, assets and personnel, maintain a secure environment, and support incident response and emergency procedures.

Training and PPE may be required for active construction areas. The successful candidate will hold a current DS & CCTV SIA licence, have a detail-oriented approach, and be

Qualifications

• Current DS & CCTV SIA Licence is required.
• High attention to detail is essential for security monitoring and traffic control.
• Proven leadership and the ability to take command when needed.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while fitting into a broader team.

Responsibilities

• Provide a highly visible proactive security presence on and around the site, with a strong emphasis on access and egress controls.
• Check and verify badges and visitor passes and maintain security awareness.
• Support events by managing access control flow and acting as the point of contact for emergencies.
• Respond to and investigate Fire Safety System activations in a timely manner.
• Detect and deter unauthorised activity throughout the site, and report suspicious persons immediately to the Team Leader.
• Protect the premises, property, and personnel from theft, damage, and violence.
• Investigate unusual conditions, report damage to perimeter fencing or other buildings, and check that buildings are securely locked.
• Provide a visible preventative security presence by patrolling the site, internally and externally.
• Be fully conversant with the site layout, threats, and emergency evacuation procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership qualities

Independent worker

Customer-facing experience

Adaptability to new technologies

Tools

DS & CCTV SIA Licence

Job description

Security Officer

Permanent
Location: North West London
Hours: 4 on, 4 off - days/nights and weekends
Pay: £15.02 per hour

Join Our Team as a Security Officer!

As a Security Officer , you are responsible for protecting the premises, assets, and personnel, while maintaining a secure and safe environment for visitors, staff, and contractors. The role requires a highly visible presence to prevent illegal or inappropriate actions and includes active involvement in incident response.

Your goal is to detect, deter, protect, observe, and report. You will treat everyone with courtesy, whilst being robust and unwavering in your protection of our clients assets.

Due to ongoing development and construction on parts of the site/account, you may be required to complete a site induction training. Additionally, a 5-point PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) may be required for duties that necessitate accessing the active construction areas.

You will be assigned primarily to one site within the account, however to support our service you the client you may, from time to time, be deployed to other sites in the client portfolio to support operational delivery.

About the Role:

As a Security Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Provide a highly visible proactive security presence on and around the site, with a strong emphasis on access and egress controls.
• Check and verify badges and visitor passes and maintain security awareness.
• Support events by managing access control flow and acting as the point of contact for any emergencies.
• Respond to and investigate Fire Safety System activations in a timely manner, as required.
• inclusive of intruder systems.
• Detect and deter unauthorised activity throughout the site, and report suspicious persons immediately to the Team Leader.
• Protect the premises, property, and personnel from theft, damage, and violence.
• Investigate unusual conditions, report damage to perimeter fencing or other buildings, and check that buildings are securely locked.
• Provide a visible preventative security presence by patrolling the site, both internally and externally, to assure familiarity of site layout, buildings, and processes.
• Be fully conversant with the site layout, threats, challenges, and emergency evacuation procedures.
• Emergency Liaison: Serve as a key first responder to pre-planned or significant events. In emergencies, take immediate control of Service Yard management, liaising effectively with the SSC/Control Room, GSOC, and external emergency services (Police, Fire, Ambulance
• Stakeholder Liaison: Maintain continuous, clear communication with Security Colleagues, the Clients Security Team, and occupier service teams, keeping them updated on critical operational aspects.
• Shift Management: Ensure a detailed handover is received, read, and understood at the start of every shift, and all instructions are complied with.

Why join us?

We are Proud to be employee owned. This means we focus on long-term success and recognise the contribution of our colleagues who make our success possible.

When you join Wilson James, you'll be part of a business that:

• Invests in training, development and career progression
• Supports wellbeing and work-life balance
• Encourages diversity, inclusion and belonging
• Values innovation and continuous improvement
• Is built for long-term success, not short-term gain
• Gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our future

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from:

• 5.6 weeks annual leave
• Employer Pension contributions
• Access to financial wellbeing support and lifestyle benefits
• Life assurance
• Specialist mental health & wellbeing support
• Online GP services for you and your family
• Discounts at hundreds of retail, leisure and lifestyle brands
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Referral scheme

What we are looking for:

• To hold a current DS & CCTV SIA Licence
• A highly detail-oriented approach is essential for effective traffic and security monitoring.
• Demonstrated strong leadership and followership qualities and the confidence to take command and manage your area of responsibility independently
• Proven ability to comfortably work independently with minimal supervision, while also integrating seamlessly into a broader security and service team environment
• Experience working in a high-traffic, customer-facing environment and the ability to deal with a wide variety of customers and stakeholders.
• Openness and competency in adopting new technologies that support your role and the clients business, including AI.

Wilson James have been raising standards in security, construction logistics, aviation services, and technology for over 30 years. With 5,000 employees and a presence across over 300 client sites all over the UK, we are dedicated to delivering tailored solutions and top-tier customer service. As a leading managed service provider, we prioritise safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, and we work with diverse, vibrant clients, making for a dynamic and engaging workplace. Employee owned since 2026, we are strengthening our people-first culture every day and creating even greater opportunities for investment, innovation, career development and long-term success.

Internal Applicants
At Wilson James, we support career growth and offer internal mobility to help employees explore new roles and advance within the company. Committed to promoting from within, we provide clear career pathways and continuous skill development. Unlock your potential by applying for exciting internal opportunities and new challenges

If you are currently employed under TUPE terms and conditions, please note that successful appointment to this role will be on Wilson James standard terms and conditions.