Security Officer

Securitas UK

Southampton

On-site

GBP 29,000 - 32,000

Full time

13 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Health & wellbeing support

Pension

Life assurance

EV schemes

Job summary

Security Officer role at Securitas UK in Southampton. You will deliver a professional security service, protect people and assets, and operate CCTV and access control systems. The position requires flexibility for days/nights and statutory holidays, with ongoing training and career development.

Join a high-security site and benefit from learning opportunities, mentorship, and a range of employee benefits. The role emphasizes integrity, vigilance and helpfulness in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

Valid SIA Licence.
Previous experience as a Security Officer or in a customer-facing environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong customer service skills with a professional approach.
Ability to remain calm and respond effectively to incidents and emergencies.
Experience completing reports, incident logs, and security documentation.
Good understanding of health & safety and security procedures.
Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends and public holidays.
Full right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable employment and address history.
Must be a UK National and have resided in the UK for the last 5 years due to site requirements.
Strong written and spoken English skills.
Eligible to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC).

Responsibilities

Deliver a professional security service in line with site procedures and customer requirements.
Protect people, property and assets while upholding values.
Monitor and protect people, property, and assets.
Conduct patrols and respond to incidents, alarms, and emergencies.
Manage access control, visitors and contractors.
Operate CCTV, alarm, and access control systems.
Complete reports and maintain accurate security records.
Deliver excellent customer service at all times.
Access ongoing training and career development opportunities with Securitas.

Skills

SIA Licence

Customer service

Communication skills

Report writing

Emergency response

Health & safety awareness

Language: English

Security clearance readiness

UK right to work

Teamwork

Tools

CCTV

Alarms

Access control systems

Job description

Pay: £13.61

Hours: 42 hours - 4 on 4 off Days and Nights

Grade: 3.1 Site Based

See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.

A leading global technology and engineering organisation specialising in defence, security, and advanced innovation. This high-profile site supports cutting-edge projects and mission-critical operations, providing a secure environment for professionals working on industry-leading technologies.

We’re Hiring: Security Officer

Location: Southampton, SO15 0LG

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!

Grade: 3.1 Site Based

See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.

As a Security Officer, you will deliver a professional security service in line with site procedures and customer requirements. The Security Officer will be responsible for protecting people, property, and assets while upholding Securitas' core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. This is an exciting opportunity for a Security Officer to contribute to a safe and secure environment through proactive security operations, excellent customer service, and compliance with site and company standards.

Responsibilities

Job Description

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

Work at a prestigious, high-security site within a professional environment.
Monitor and protect people, property, and assets.
Conduct patrols and respond to incidents, alarms, and emergencies.
Manage access control, visitors, and contractors.
Operate CCTV, alarm, and access control systems.
Complete reports and maintain accurate security records.
Deliver excellent customer service at all times.
Access ongoing training and career development opportunities with Securitas.

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 experience as a Security Officer or within a customer-facing environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong customer service skills with a professional approach.
Ability to remain calm and respond effectively to incidents and emergencies.
Experience completing reports, incident logs, and security documentation.
Good understanding of health & safety and security procedures.
Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and public holidays as required.
Full right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable employment and address history.
Must be a UK National and have resided in the UK for the last 5 years due to site requirements.
Strong written and spoken English skills.
Eligible to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC).

Additional Information

See a different world with Securitas UK

Ready to make a difference? You're one step closer to joining over 322,000 colleagues worldwide who help make your world a safer place every day.

At Securitas, our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness guide everything we do. We believe in making a clear promise to our people:

Opportunity – Seeing potential in every person
People – Putting people at the heart of what we do
Purpose – Making your world a safer place

So what happens next?

Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully and is here to support you throughout the process. Whatever the outcome, you'll always hear back from us.

Creating spaces for you to belong

We're proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Through networks, partnerships and celebrations throughout the year, we're building a culture where differences are valued and people can be themselves.

Ready to see a rewarding world?

From day one, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including: