Security Officer - Access Control, CCTV & Emergency Response

Halfords; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual discretionary bonus

Pension

Life assurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Halfords is seeking a professional Security Officer to join our Coventry Distribution Centre. You will monitor access points, CCTV, conduct patrols and respond to incidents to keep colleagues, visitors and assets safe.

You will hold a flexible, customer-focused approach, work a 48-hour week over a 3-week rotation with occasional on-call duties. We value integrity, reliability and teamwork, with a supportive environment and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in security or similar role.
• Strong communication and observation skills.
• Flexible, reliable and able to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Controlling access to the site and managing entry/exit procedures for staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Monitoring CCTV systems and reviewing footage to support investigations and incident resolution.
• Acting as a keyholder and managing the secure opening and closing of the site, including alarm and access control systems.
• Conducting regular patrols to identify and prevent security breaches, safety hazards, and parking violations.
• Responding promptly to incidents, emergencies, and alarms, including coordination with emergency services when needed.
• Carrying out searches of individuals, vehicles, or bags when necessary to uphold site security.
• Investigating internal and external theft, collecting statements, and supporting the Profit Protection team.
• Providing first aid (if trained), overseeing contractor activity out of hours, and supporting fire safety and audit checks.

Job description

Halfords is seeking a professional Security Officer to join our Coventry Distribution Centre. You will monitor access points, CCTV, conduct patrols and respond to incidents to keep colleagues, visitors and assets safe.

You will hold a flexible, customer-focused approach, work a 48-hour week over a 3-week rotation with occasional on-call duties. We value integrity, reliability and teamwork, with a supportive environment and benefits.