Security Officer

Manchester Arndale; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Security Officer to welcome employees and visitors, monitor fire and security systems, and perform patrols to safeguard the site. You’ll ensure tasks are completed professionally and in compliance with legislation, while maintaining clear incident records and acting on emergencies.

The role requires an SIA licence, the right to work in the UK, and a professional demeanour with strong communication and reliability.

Qualifications

• You must have the right to work in the UK.
• Experience in the Security Industry is an advantage.
• 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 of support to employees and visitors to the site.
• Monitor fire, security and building systems.
• Complete tasks professionally and in line with legislation.
• Conduct regular patrols to secure the premises.
• Respond promptly to security incidents or emergencies.
• Maintain accurate incident and activity records.
• Collaborate with other security personnel for coverage.

Skills

SIA licence

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Initiative

Reliability

Job description

About The Role:

Working Pattern

5 out of 7. 12 hour shifts starting at 0700 and nightshifts starting at 1900. Dayshifts 0730-1830, Sundays 1030-1730 include 12 hour shifts.

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.