Security Officer

Securitas UK; Slough; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development opportunities

Mentorship

Employee discounts

Job summary

Securitas UK is hiring a Security Officer for a site-based role in Slough, Berkshire. The position offers day shifts on a 4 on, 4 off pattern (42 hours/week) with a pay rate of £14.50 per hour.

From day one, you’ll access learning and development opportunities, mentorship and a range of benefits. A valid SIA licence is required, along with strong English skills and a 5-year employment history in the UK.

Qualifications

• Valid SIA Licence.
• Front of House experience within a professional environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Professional, polished and customer-focused approach.
• Ability to remain calm, professional and attentive in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible to work days, nights and weekends.
• Right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable employment history.
• Strong written and spoken English skills.
• Reliable, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Protect people, property and assets.
• Conduct patrols and monitor site security.
• Manage access control and visitor procedures.
• Respond to incidents, emergencies and alarm activations.
• Report security, safety and welfare concerns accurately.
• Prevent loss, damage, theft and unauthorized access.
• Deliver excellent customer service to staff, visitors and contractors.
• Complete required documentation and incident reports.
• Operate in line with assignment instructions and company procedures.
• Demonstrate the values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness at all times.

Skills

SIA Licence

Front of House experience

English proficiency

Job description

Company Description

We're Hiring: Security Officer

Location: Slough, Berkshire
Pay Rate: £14.50 per hour
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off Days (42 hours per week)

Site Based
From day one, you'll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, Mentorship, and a whole load of benefits from big brand discounts to give back schemes!

A leading global provider of data centre and cloud infrastructure services, delivering secure end-to-end solutions for technology and cloud service providers across Europe. As a Security Officer, you will play a key role in protecting employees, property, and critical IT infrastructure while supporting a business with over 40 years of industry experience. The Security Officer will provide a professional security service in line with assignment instructions and customer requirements, ensuring the highest standards of safety, security, reliability, and customer service are maintained at all times. Working within a fast-paced environment that supports hyperscale data centres and complex infrastructure projects, the Security Officer will demonstrate the core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness while contributing to the protection of vital technology assets. Please note that a valid SIA licence is required before commencing operational duties.

Job Description

Responsibilities

You'll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:

As a Security Officer, you will help maintain a safe, secure, and professional environment by:

• Protecting people, property, and assets.
• Conducting patrols and monitoring site security.
• Managing access control and visitor procedures.
• Responding to incidents, emergencies, and alarm activations.
• Reporting security, safety, and welfare concerns accurately.
• Preventing loss, damage, theft, and unauthorized access.
• Delivering excellent customer service to staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Completing required documentation and incident reports.
• Operating in line with assignment instructions and company procedures.
• Demonstrating the values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness at all times.

Please note -The responsibilities listed here aren't the full picture—but they give you a good sense of the role. If you meet the minimum requirements and believe you've got what it takes to succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

What we're looking for:

We're looking for someone who sees a different world - someone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, you'll have:

• Valid SIA Licence
• Previous Front of House experience within a professional environment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Professional, polished, and customer-focused approach
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and attentive in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible to work days, nights, and weekends
• Right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable employment history
• Strong written and spoken English skills
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work effectively as part of a team

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 that’s good.
Purpose: We make your world a safer place.

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

Additional Information

It's great to see you're considering a career with Securitas UK! You're one step closer to joining a global team of 336,000+ colleagues who help make the world a safer place each and every day.

Here, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, which help guide how we operate and how our people experience work, each and every day! We have a promise too:

• Opportunity - We see potential in every person and situation
• People - We open our eyes to all that’s good
• Purpose - We make your world a safer place

So what you can expect Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully. We know applying can feel daunting, but we're here to support you - just email us if you need help. No matter the outcomes, you will always receive communication from us.

See an inclusive world

Inclusion isn't a tick-box for us - it's how we work. We know our strength comes from different perspectives, in every role and every team. We're proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident employer. If you tell us you have a disability when you apply, and you meet the minimum requirements for the role, our Talent Team will guarantee you an interview.

Through our Employee Networks, the Race at Work Charter, the Armed Forces Covenant and more, our people drive real change. We celebrate diversity all year round with moments like BSL Week, International Women's Day, PRIDE and Black History Month - because seeing an inclusive world starts with how we show up every day.

See a rewarding world

We understand the importance of reward and recognition when it comes to our peoples work. From day one you're able to:

• Save More:Exclusive employee big brand discounts through STRIVE, Cycle to Work savings, Specsavers offers and free mortgage advice.
• Look After Your Health:Healthcare cash plans, dental cover plans, 24/7 GP access, mental wellbeing support and online dental advice.
• Plan for Your Future:Pension scheme, Payroll ISA and financial wellbeing resources to help you achieve your goals.
• Peace of Mind:Life assurance and support for you and your family when it matters most.