Security Officer: 4-on/4-off, Career Growth & Benefits

Sodexo; Halifax; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Career development

Sodexo employee benefits package

Job summary

Sodexo in Halifax is hiring a Security Officer for a full-time role with 42 hours per week. You will protect customers, staff and visitors, manage access, monitor CCTV, and respond to emergencies. A valid SIA licence is essential, with prior security experience and strong communication skills.

The role includes 4 on 4 off shifts on days and nights, free parking, and broader Sodexo benefits. This position offers career development opportunities and is supported by Sodexo's benefits package,

Qualifications

• SIA Security Guarding licence is essential.
• Experience in security roles or similar environments.
• Knowledge of security procedures and techniques.
• Excellent communication with employees, visitors and contractors.
• Strong observational and situational awareness skills.
• Experience with CCTV, access control and security systems is beneficial.
• An SIA CCTV licence would be advantageous.
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies or unexpected situations.
• Good attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Professional, customer-focused approach and team work.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for security on site and maintain a safe environment for staff, visitors and contractors.
• Control and monitor access and egress of people and vehicles following site procedures.
• Monitor premises using CCTV and other security systems and respond to concerns.
• Carry out regular security patrols and checks across the site.
• Respond to fire alarms, emergencies and security incidents per procedures.
• Monitor fire control systems and conduct scheduled alarm testing.
• Welcome visitors and contractors and complete checks, registrations and site inductions.
• Record and manage keys, access cards and other security items.
• Perform vehicle security checks and document vehicle information where required.
• Handle incoming calls and act as first point of contact for the site.
• Follow Health & Safety, evacuation procedures, and report incidents.

Skills

SIA Licence

Security experience

CCTV systems

Communication skills

Observation skills

Emergency response

Driver's license

Tools

CCTV & access control systems

Job description

Sodexo in Halifax is hiring a Security Officer for a full-time role with 42 hours per week. You will protect customers, staff and visitors, manage access, monitor CCTV, and respond to emergencies. A valid SIA licence is essential, with prior security experience and strong communication skills.

The role includes 4 on 4 off shifts on days and nights, free parking, and broader Sodexo benefits. This position offers career development opportunities and is supported by Sodexo's benefits package,