Security Officer

Securitas UK; York; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading security firm as a Security Officer in York. You'll play a vital role in ensuring safety, managing access, responding to incidents, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal for those passionate about security and looking for a rewarding team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year security experience required.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Driving licence with own vehicle or accessible transport links.

Responsibilities

• Controlling access and egress.
• Responding to incidents, including first aid situations.
• Patrolling the building.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Customer service

Physical fitness

Education

SIA licence (desirable)

Minimum 1 year security experience

Job description

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Company Description

Security Officer Opportunity - York

Are you passionate about maintaining a safe and secure environment?

We are looking for a dedicatedSecurity Officerto join our professional team and play a key role in safeguarding our operations

You will work as part of a great team to ensure the highest level of security for our client, safeguarding both premises and personnel.

Key Details:

• Hours: 44hours a week
• Shift Pattern:Days, nights and weekends
• Salary:£12.60
• Transport:Driving licence with own vehicle or accessible transport links
  
  

If you're ready to take the next steps in your career, join a dynamic team and play a key role in safeguarding our clients, we want to hear from you! Apply now to take advantage of this rewarding and challenging opportunity!

Job Description

• Controlling access and egress
• Responding to incidents, including first aid situations
• Patrolling the building
• Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Managing interactions with contractors
  
  

Qualifications

• SIA licence desirable but not essential
• Minimum 1 year security experience
• Driving licence with own vehicle or accessible transport links
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Flexible and adaptable
• IT literate
• Physically fit for patrolling duties
• Excellent customer service skills
• Smart and presentable
  
  

Additional Information

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with us here at Securitas UK! You're one step away from joining our global team of over 375,000 professionals.

Why Choose Securitas UK?

At Securitas UK, we are on a mission to make the world a safer place, driven by our core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. We foster empowerment, innovation, and growth, offering industry-leading training and career development opportunities.

What You Can Expect

Applying for a new role can be exciting yet daunting. Our dedicated Recruitment Team carefully reviews every application, and we appreciate your patience. Need support? We’re here to help—just drop us an email.

Diversity & Inclusion: Be Yourself at Securitas

We are an all-inclusive employer, embracing individuality and diversity as key to our success. Our belonging strategy focuses on:

• Career Growth: Clear pathways from apprenticeships to leadership programs.
• Inclusive Leadership: A culture of respect, transparency, and collaboration.
• Fair Pay & Benefits: Competitive, equitable compensation and benefits.
  
  

Our Commitment to You

We support our workforce through initiatives such as:

• Employee Networks – Safe spaces to connect and influence policies for change.
• Race at Work Charter & Armed Forces Covenant – Supporting equality and inclusion.
• Disability Confident Employer – Ensuring accessibility with our Reasonable Adjustment Passport. With our Level 2Disability Confident Employer Certification - We commit to guaranteeingan interview to anyone who discloses a disability at screening, providing they live within the location requirements.
• Health & Well-being Programs – Mental health support and workplace wellness.
• Neurodiversity Top Employer Certification – Leading inclusivity for neurodivergent individuals.
  
  

We celebrate diversity year-round with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE, and Black History Month and so much more!

Take the Next Step

Join us and be part of a team that values you. Click ‘I'm Interested' and start your career with Securitas UK today!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Security and Investigations

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