Security Officer - Billingham

Kings Security; Billingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Childcare vouchers salary sacrifice

Cycle to work scheme

Recognition awards

Wagestream wages

Employee Discount Platform

Job summary

Kings Security is seeking a dedicated Security Officer for Billingham to safeguard client premises and assets, maintaining a safe environment in accordance with contract instructions.

You will monitor access, conduct patrols, respond to incidents, and provide excellent customer service while recording activities accurately. The role requires an SIA license and flexibility to work shifts; training and career development are provided by Kings Security.

Qualifications

• SIA licence or valid SIA training certificates required.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Willingness to work various shift patterns.
• Experience with security protocols is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors and direct to appropriate area.
• Control access and monitor premises per assignment instructions.
• Conduct regular patrols and respond to alarms.
• Record daily activities and incidents accurately.
• Coordinate with emergency services when required.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and professional conduct.

Skills

SIA Licence or valid SIA training cert

Written communications

Verbal communications

Shift flexibility

Calm under pressure

Tools

Surveillance systems

Security equipment handling

Job description

Billingham, United Kingdom | Posted on 16/10/2026

If you’re looking for your next career move and seeking an opportunity that offers professional development, rewards and success, then a career at Kings could be for you. Our strength is built on the hard work, professionalism and spirit of our people.

As an employee, you’ll be part of an organisation that offers numerous benefits and opportunities for you to advance your career in a professional, engaging workforce that focuses on delivering superior technology solutions.

Training and Career Development

As an employer, we realise our responsibility to invest in people who want to excel in their chosen careers. We feel strongly about retaining a loyal and talented workforce that will contribute towards individual and organisational success.

Ongoing training and development is therefore key to getting the best out of our employees. From induction onwards, we will support you to realise your potential and to fulfil your career goals.

We offer generous benefits packages to all of our employees.

In addition to competitive salaries…

• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Childcare vouchers salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recognition awards

Job Description

Security Officer - Billingham

Salary: £13.21 per hour

• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Employee Discount Platform
• Paid uniform
• Wagestream – Get instant access to your wages through our financial wellbeing tool.

Key Purpose of the Job

The primary purpose of the Security Officer is to support the contract, protect client’s premises, assets, and personnel by maintaining a safe and secure environment in accordance with the Assignment instructions. This may involve monitoring and controlling access, conducting regular patrols, and responding promptly to security incidents or emergencies, whilst always maintaining a quality service.

Key Job Responsibilities

Customer Care

• Greet and assist visitors, ensuring they feel welcome and are directed to the appropriate area.
• Be receptive to the client’s concerns and complaints and take a personal interest in resolving any issues that you become involved in.
• Always provide a high level of customer service, addressing inquiries and concerns professionally and courteously.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Work to the assignment instructions ensuring that all activity is accurately recorded on the correct documents, in line with both the client’s and the company’s quality procedures.

Work Performance and Quality Work

• Comply with and report on all Health and Safety issues in accordance with company guidelines.
• Conduct regular patrols of the premises, both internally and externally, to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Monitor surveillance equipment and review footage as necessary.
• Make the required check calls and booking on/off calls.
• Control access to the premises, ensuring only authorised personnel are allowed entry.
• Respond promptly and effectively to alarms and incidents, ensuring the situation is handled appropriately and reported accurately.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of daily activities, incidents, and irregularities.
• Collaborate with emergency services when required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse range of people.

Quality

• Ensure that equipment issued to the contract is maintained and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements at all times and where supplied, protective cases are used on all relevant equipment.
• Be correctly dressed in full uniform, as required by the client and that any shortfall in issue is communicated to the appropriate line manager as outlined above.
• Set and maintain the highest personal and professional standards as an employee of Kings Security and adopt a total quality approach to every aspect of your work, colleagues and clients.

When Kings carry out the recruitment process, we shall recruit as an equal opportunities’ employer.

Essential requirements for the job

• SIA Licence or valid SIA training certificates
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communications Skills
• Flexibility, willingness to work various shift patterns in line with operational needs
• Ability to stay calm and composed under pressure, especially during emergencies.

Desirable requirements for the job

• Prior experience in a similar role is advantageous, though we are open to candidates with the right attitude and willingness to learn.
• Basic understanding of security protocols and procedures.
• Familiarity with the use of surveillance systems and other security equipment.
• Previous experience in the security industry.