Security Officer

Securitas UK; Winchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts with leading global

Health and wellbeing support

Pension and financial wellbeing

Life assurance

EV Schemes eligibility

Job summary

Securitas UK is recruiting a Security Officer for a major technology campus in the UK. You’ll deliver security and customer service, conducting patrols, monitoring CCTV, and engaging with staff, visitors and contractors to maintain a safe environment.

The role involves day and night shifts on a 4-on/4-off pattern, with learning and development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package from day one.

Qualifications

• SIA Licence is essential.
• Minimum 2 years' Security Officer or Control Room experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Welcome staff, visitors and contractors and assist them as needed.
• Conduct regular security patrols and site inspections.
• Monitor CCTV, alarms and access control systems.
• Prevent unauthorised access and maintain site security.
• Manage keys, passes and visitor access.
• Respond to incidents, emergencies and evacuations.
• Report hazards, incidents and security concerns.
• Maintain logs and handovers accurately.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and site procedures.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Patrol experience

Job description

Day Shift Role Hours: 42 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off (Days)

Night Shift Role Hours: 42 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off (Nights)
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!

Step into a role where security meets service excellence. We're looking for a professional, customer-focused Security Officer to join our team at a world-renowned technology campus. You'll be at the heart of the workplace experience, creating a welcoming environment while helping to keep people, property, and assets safe and secure.

This is a dynamic role is set across a large estate, offering a varied and engaging opportunity. As a Security Officer, your duties will include conducting regular foot and vehicle patrols, monitoring the control room, responding to incidents, and supporting the smooth operation of the site covering a large radius each shift. You'll also engage with employees, visitors, and contractors while helping maintain a safe and professional environment across the campus - including its on-site canteen and café facilities which you will also be able to access day to day.

If you're passionate about making a difference, delivering outstanding service, and taking pride in protecting what matters most, this could be the perfect next step in your career. Join the Securitas family and play a vital role every day as a Security Officer on an amazing site!

Job Description

Responsibilities

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

• Welcome and assist staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Conduct regular security patrols and site inspections.
• Monitor CCTV, alarms, and access control systems.
• Prevent unauthorised access and maintain site security.
• Manage keys, passes, and visitor access.
• Respond to incidents, emergencies, and evacuations.
• Report hazards, incidents, and security concerns.
• Maintain accurate records, logs, and handovers.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and site procedures.
• Support the protection of people, property, and assets.

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 (essential).
• Minimum 2 years' Security Officer or Control Room experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and public holidays as required.
• Right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable employment and address history.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to obtain SC (Security Clearance).
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Willing and able to conduct regular site patrols and respond to incidents as required.
• Excellent observational skills, attention to detail, and a professional approach to security operations.

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 our 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:

• Employee discounts with leading global and local brands.
• Health and wellbeing support, 24/7 online GP services.
• Pension and financial wellbeing resources and support.
• Life assurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee eligibility to EV Schemes (Subject to graded benefits).

Keen to take the next step...

Join a team that values your contribution, supports your growth and helps you build a rewarding career.