Security Officer

ISS Facilities Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workplace management company in the UK is hiring a Security Officer in Kingston upon Thames. The role involves ensuring safety, maintaining vigilance, and fostering positive relationships with clients and colleagues. Applicants should possess prior security experience and a valid SIA license. The position offers a permanent contract with varying hours and a competitive pay scale between £12.21 and £18.32 per hour, fostering a secure work environment for all.

Benefits

Inclusive and diverse workplace

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Previous security experience required.
• Valid front-line security guarding, door supervision, or close protection SIA license.
• Knowledge with security systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of the site and everyone on it.
• Identify suspicious activities and prevent unauthorized access.
• Maintain a positive relationship with customers and colleagues.

Skills

Security systems knowledge

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

SIA license

Job description

Security Officer

Contract: Healthcare

Location: Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7QB

Hours of work: 48

Working Pattern: 4 over 7 days, 12 hour shifts

Contract Type: Permanent

Hourly Rate: £12.21 - £18.32

Are you passionate about safety and delivering a great customer experience? As a Security Officer with ISS, you will be at the forefront of creating a safe environment, protecting your colleagues and our customer's property, people, and assets by providing exemplary security operations.

ISS is a leading workplace experience and facility management company offering a wide range of tailor‑made services for customers throughout the public and private sectors, enabling you to grow your talents as a representative of a people‑focused, market‑leading brand.

The Role

• Always ensure the safety of the site and everyone on it
• Stay vigilant and identify any suspicious activities
• Prevent any unauthorised access
• Keep up to date with all the activity on site and have full knowledge of daily events
• Create a positive, professional relationship with customers and colleagues
• Adhere to all Health & Safety procedures and ensure any breaches are reported
• Work as part of a team and on your own depending on site requirements

About You

• Previous security experience
• A valid front‑line security guarding, door supervision or close protection SIA license
• Knowledge and experience with security systems and other related tech
• Great attention to detail and a consistent approach
• A team player with good customer service skills
• New recruits will be encouraged to enrol onto the relevant apprenticeship as part of their training and development

The Company

ISS is a world‑leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.