Security Officer

Securitas; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global security services firm seeks a Security Officer in Leeds to safeguard people and property. The successful applicant will assist staff and visitors, conduct security patrols, and ensure regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates should hold a valid SIA licence and possess strong communication skills. This full-time opportunity promises growth in a supportive environment offering various employee benefits such as dental plans and pension contributions.

Benefits

Securitas Perks for discounts on retailers

Epassi gym membership discounts

Dental plans

Healthcare cash plans

Cycle to Work scheme

Mortgage advice

Death in Service Benefit

Qualifications

• Must have a valid SIA licence and a driving licence with transport.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Conduct regular safety and security patrols.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and procedures.
• Support emergency protocols including evacuations.
• Keep vigilant while reporting incidents.

Skills

CCTV

Customer Service

Communication skills

Computer Skills

Military Experience

Law Enforcement

NIST Standards

Security

DoD Experience

RMF

Writing Skills

Education

Valid SIA licence

Driving licence with own transport

Job description

Responsibilities

Youll play a vital part in keeping people property and information safe. That includes:

• Welcoming and assisting staff visitors and contractors.
• Conducting regular safety and security patrols.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and procedures.
• Supporting emergency protocols including evacuations and searches.
• Keeping vigilant reporting incidents and preventing disruption.
• Accurately maintaining records of all activity and handovers.

Please note - The responsibilities listed here arent the full picturebut they give you a good sense of the role. If you meet the minimum requirements and believe youve got what it takes to succeed wed love to hear from you.

Qualifications

What were looking for :

Were looking for someone who sees a different world someone who values teamwork shows initiative and wants to grow. Ideally youll have :

• A valid SIA licence.
• Driving licence with own transport.
• IT literate.
• Experience of working in a busy gatehouse.
• Flexibility to work days nights and weekends.
• The right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable history.
• Strong communication skills in English both written and spoken.

Why Join Securitas

We have a promise to our people a People Promise where opportunity people and purpose play a vital role in our day to day!

Opportunity: We see potential in every person and situation.

People: We open our eyes to all thats good.

Purpose: We make your world a safer place.

We believe in your future not just your past. At Securitas youll find a career built on trust respect and progress.

Additional Information

Its great to see youre considering a career with Securitas UK!

Join our global team of 375000 colleagues and help make the world a safer place.

At Securitas we live by our values of Integrity Vigilance and Helpfulness and our People Promise :

• Opportunity: We see potential in every person and situation.
• People: We open our eyes to all thats good.
• Purpose: We make your world a safer place.

What You Can Expect

Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting but were here to support youjust email us if you need help.

Diversity & Inclusion Be Yourself

We are an inclusive employer proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (guaranteeing interviews for eligible candidates) and recognition as an inclusive employer. We support equality through Employee Networks the Race at Work Charter and the Armed Forces Covenant . We also celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week International Womens Day PRIDE and Black History Month .

Your Benefits

• Pluxxe Securitas Perks gives you access to a great range of discounts on a variety of retailers services and everyday spending to suit your shopping habits.
• Epassi - Save up to 25% on membership at thousands of gyms leisure centres yoga studios bootcamps and more
• Dental Plans - A range of plans providing support providing cash back towards everyday dental costs such as dental examinations X-rays and treatment
• HSF Health Plan - Range of healthcare cash plans at highly discounted rates providing families with peace of mind by getting cash back on everyday medical costs such as dental check-ups contact lenses and acupuncture and by covering unexpected costs.
• Cycle to Work A super cost-effective way of getting a brand new bike cycling equipment or both. Save up to 42% of the usual cost and spread the cost over several months from your salary.
• Specsavers Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.
• WeCare A 24 / 7 online GP mental health support service get fit programme and more.
• Toothfairy Online access to advice and guidance from real UK Dentists.
• Pension Plan Plan for your financial future by building up a benefit in the Securitas Pension Plan with the benefit of employer contribution plus tax relief on your contributions.
• My Future Now Transfer other pension saving into your workplace pension.
• Payroll ISA An ISA savings account is a great way to meet your longer term personal financial goals.
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Go & Live Financial Wellbeing Hub
• Death in Service Benefit - Permanent employees are automatically covered for Life Assurance which would provide a lump sum benefit to your beneficiaries in the unfortunate event of death in service whilst employed by Securitas

Take the Next Step

Join a team that values you. Click Im Interested and start your career with Securitas UK today.

See a different world.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time

Key Skills

CCTV,Customer Service,Communication skills,Computer Skills,ICD Coding,Military Experience,Law Enforcement,NIST Standards,Security,DoD Experience,RMF,Writing Skills

Experience

years

Vacancy

1