Security Officer 16Hours P/W

Securitas UK; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£14.56 per hour

16 guaranteed hours per week

Overtime potential

Paid induction and training

Uniform and equipment provided

SC clearance support

Development opportunities

Secure employment with Securitas UK

Job summary

Securitas UK is hiring a Security Officer for a high-profile site in Great Baddow. You will patrol, monitor access, respond to incidents and maintain records while acting as the first contact for staff, visitors and contractors.

A valid SIA licence and full UK driving licence are essential, along with strong communication and IT skills. The role offers £14.56 per hour, 16 guaranteed hours per week, potential overtime, paid induction and ongoing training, company uniform, and SC clearance support

Qualifications

• Essential licence: Valid SIA Door Supervisor or Security Guard Licence.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good IT skills with ability to complete accurate reports.
• Professional, customer-focused approach.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Eligibility to obtain Security Clearance (SC).

Responsibilities

• Carry out internal and external patrols.
• Monitor access to the site.
• Respond to alarms, incidents and safety concerns.
• Maintain accurate security records.
• Assist visitors, contractors and staff professionally.
• Follow site security, access-control and confidentiality procedures.

Skills

SIA Licence

Full UK Driving Licence

Communication skills

IT skills

Customer-focused

Attention to detail

SC clearance eligibility

Job description

Job Description

Pay: £14.56 per hour
Hours: 16 hours per week
Shift pattern: Days, nights and weekends
Location: Great Baddow
Overtime: May be available but is not guaranteed

We are looking for a professional, reliable and vigilant Security Officer to join our team at a high-profile site in Great Baddow.

You will help maintain a safe and secure environment by monitoring the site, carrying out patrols, managing access and responding appropriately to incidents. You will also act as a professional first point of contact for staff, visitors and contractors.

What We Offer

• £14.56 per hour
• 16 guaranteed contracted hours per week
• Potential overtime, subject to operational requirements
• Paid induction and ongoing training
• Company-provided uniform and equipment
• Support with obtaining SC Clearance, where required
• Opportunities for development and progression
• Secure employment with a leading security provider

Key Duties

• Carry out internal and external patrols
• Monitor access to the site
• Respond to alarms, incidents and safety concerns
• Maintain accurate security records
• Assist visitors, contractors and staff professionally
• Follow site security, access-control and confidentiality procedures

Qualifications

Essential

• Valid SIA Door Supervisor or Security Guard Licence
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good IT skills with the ability to complete accurate reports
• A professional, customer-focused approach
• Excellent attention to detail
• Eligibility to obtain Security Clearance (SC)

Additional Information

Security Clearance Requirements

This role requires you to be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC).

To be eligible you must:

• Have lived continuously in the UK for the last five years
• Be able to provide a full five-year employment, education or activity history
• Successfully complete the required vetting and background checks

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.