Security Officer

Staffline; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Life assurance

Contributory healthcare

Eyecare vouchers

Employee discounts

Progression & training

Refer a friend scheme

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

G4S is seeking a Security Officer for a high-profile site in the Reading area, working within the Physical Security Operations Centre. You will monitor CCTV and alarms, respond to incidents, and support NESO operations on a 4 on/4 off pattern, with day and night shifts.

The role requires SIA CCTV licence, SC clearance, and fluent English. A full UK driving licence is also required to travel to the site. NESO values and compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• GCSEs with Maths and English at grade C/4 or above.
• SIA CCTV Licence maintained during employment.
• National Security Vetting (SC Clearance) in date.
• Fluent spoken and written English to CEFR C2 level or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor NESO sites using CCTV, intruder alarms, access control and other security systems.
• Respond to alarms and incidents per established procedures.
• Handle inbound calls, obtain information and log details.
• Log and route incidents and service requests in approved systems.
• Escalate security incidents per defined procedures.
• Maintain accurate incident records and communications.
• Log faults or degradation of security systems and equipment.
• Support team during high operational demand.
• Ensure compliance with security procedures and data protection policies.

Skills

CEFR English (C2)

MS Office proficiency

Education

GCSEs (Math & English) 4/C

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

SIA CCTV Licence

SC Clearance (vetting)

Job description

We have a great opportunity to join G4S as a Security Officer, working on a high-profile security site in the Reading area, working in their Physical Security Operations Centre!

Contract Information

• Pay Rate: £13.85 per hour
• Shift Pattern - 4 on 4 off, days & nights
• Shift Timings - 06:00 to 18:00 Days and 18:00 to 06:00 Nights
• Hours per week: 42 hours per week
• SIA Licences: Door Supervisor or Security Guarding
• Security Clearance Required: SC Clearance
• You will need to undergo Enhanced Background Checks prior to commencement of the role and be eligible to pass National Security Vetting (SC Clearance) which includes minimum 5 years residency in the UK.
• You must have a Full UK Driving licence, which is a requirement to get to the site.

Job Ref: 1G4S (G570)

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Your Time at Work

• Monitoring multiple NESO sites using CCTV, Intruder Alarm, Access Control, and other security management systems.
• Receive, assess, and respond to security alarms and incidents in accordance with established incident management procedures.
• Handling inbound customer and stakeholder calls professionally, obtaining accurate information and recording details.
• Log, categorise, prioritise, and route incidents and service requests using approved systems and processes.
• Escalating security incidents and operational issues in accordance with defined escalation procedures.
• Maintaining accurate records of incidents, actions taken, and communications.
• Log faults or degradation of security/non-security systems and equipment.
• Contribute positively to team performance and support colleagues during periods of high operational demand.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant security procedures, data protection requirements, and organisational policies.
• Uphold and adhere to NESO values.

Our Perfect Worker

• Minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent), including Mathematics and English.
• Valid SIA CCTV Licence maintained throughout employment.
• National Security Vetting (SC Clearance) in date and capable of being transferred/shared with NESO Personnel Security.
• Fluent spoken and written English to CEFR C2 level or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and standard IT systems.

Key Information and Benefits

• 5.6 weeks paid holiday (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays - subject to shift pattern and accrual)
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life assurance benefit
• Contributory healthcare scheme
• Eyecare vouchers
• Employee discount schemes
• Progression, training & development opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme

About Staffline

Staffline are working in Partnership with G4S, providing a recruitment solution for security roles.