Security Officer

Guarding UK; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading security company in Ipswich seeks a Security Officer to ensure a safe environment in a shopping centre. Applicants must hold valid SIA and CCTV licences and exhibit strong customer service skills. This role involves patrolling, emergency preparedness, and maintaining health and safety standards. Employee benefits include a ride to work scheme and annual leave. Apply now to secure this pivotal role in public safety.

Benefits

Ride to Work Scheme

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

3% pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Credit Union

Long Service Rewards

Employee of the Month/Year

Qualifications

• Must have an in-date SIA and CCTV licences.
• Right to work in the UK is essential.
• Good level of spoken and written English required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the shopping centre and interact with the public.
• Responsible for health and safety and emergency preparedness.
• Maintain a calm approach during incidents.

Skills

Excellent customer service soft skills

Basic report writing and IT skills

Demonstrable experience of dealing with difficult people

Drive and self-motivation

Keen eye for detail

Job description

Overview

Position: Security Officer

Location: Ipswich

Pay rate: £13.20 per hour

Contracted Hours: ADHOC

Closing date: 15/09/2025

Job ID: 774

Join the frontline of safety! Become a Security Officer and safeguard what matters most. Apply today to protect with purpose.

About Us

We are GUK, and together we are proud to be at the forefront of protection management across multiple sectors. We offer the ultimate in business security solutions and deliver the highest quality of professional service. We have been assessed as being in the top 1% of companies providing manned guarding services in the UK.

The Role

Our small friendly shopping centre security team has a full-time vacancy. You will be required to patrol the shopping centre and interact with members of the public, businesses within the centre and all contractors and visitors to the site. You will be responsible for the health and safety for all at the site and will be trained in emergency preparedness. You should have a positive attitude and be able to remain calm and diligent during any incidents that may occur on site. To apply for this role, you must have an in-date SIA and CCTV licences. You will also need to have experience of using Microsoft packages to complete necessary daily documentation and reporting as part of your role.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the shopping centre and interact with members of the public, businesses within the centre, contractors and visitors.
• Be responsible for health and safety for all at the site and participate in emergency preparedness training.
• Maintain a positive, calm, and diligent approach during incidents on site.

Qualifications

• SIA and CCTV licences
• Right to work in the UK
• Excellent customer service soft skills
• A good level of spoken and written English
• Basic report writing and IT skills
• Demonstrable experience of dealing with difficult people and finding solutions
• Drive and self-motivation
• Keen eye for detail and awareness of security risks

Employee Benefits

• Ride to Work Scheme
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 3% pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Credit Union
• Long Service Rewards
• Employee of the Month/Year

We are an equal opportunities employer; we encourage applications from a diverse range of individuals. We believe that a diverse talented workforce nurtures excellence and makes us a great place to work, where individuality and inclusivity are celebrated.

We reserve the right to withdraw the advert earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive too many applications.