Security Officer Nights

Wilson James; Longcross; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks annual leave

Employer Pension contributions

Financial wellbeing support

Life assurance

Mental health & wellbeing support

Online GP services

Discounts at brands

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Referral scheme

Job summary

Wilson James is recruiting a Security Officer for night shifts at the Longcross site in Surrey. The role focuses on maintaining a highly visible security presence, controlling access, and protecting people and property.

You will be expected to respond decisively in emergencies, collaborate with colleagues, and deliver courteous service to staff and visitors. The posting highlights employee ownership and long-term career opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• Emergency thinking and decision-making under pressure.
• Reliability with punctuality and attendance.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Calm, confident handling of public interactions.
• SIA - DS certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide highly visible security presence on site with access control.
• Be familiar with site layout and understand threats and challenges.
• Manage emergency evacuation procedures and safe movement to safety.
• Protect premises, property and staff; report hazards and incidents.
• Deliver professional customer service to the public, client, residents and colleagues.
• Report hazards to the onsite security supervisor.
• Report all incidents and unusual events promptly.

Job description

Security Officer - Nights Only

Permanent
Location: Longcross, Surrey
Hours: 4 on, 4 off - 18.00pm-06.00am
Pay:

Join Our Team as a Night Security Officer!

As a Security officer you will bring excellent customer service, have a super smart personal presentation and entrusted to protect premises ensuring a safe working environment for visitors, staff and contractors. You are required to have a highly visible presence in a fantastic working culture and prevent any illegal or inappropriate activities that might arise. In addition to playing an active role in incident response your goal will be to detect, deter, protect in a professional and confident manner.

About the Role:

As a Security Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Provide a highly visible proactive security presence on and around the site with emphasis on access and egress controls
• Fully conversant with the layout of the site and be aware of threats and challenges faced by the site.
• Be fully conversant with emergency evacuation/controlled movement, to a place of safety procedures at the location.
• Protect the premises, property and personnel from theft, damage and violence; investigating unusual conditions and ensure building is securely locked.
• Provide a customer focused service, maintaining a professional and courteous manner at all times towards the public, the client, residents and colleagues.
• Check and report any hazards identified and report to the onsite security supervisor.
• Report all incidents and unusual events to the onsite security supervisor.

Why join us?

We are Proud to be employee owned. This means we focus on long-term success and recognise the contribution of our colleagues who make our success possible.

When you join Wilson James, you'll be part of a business that:

• Invests in training, development and career progression
• Supports wellbeing and work-life balance
• Encourages diversity, inclusion and belonging
• Values innovation and continuous improvement
• Is built for long-term success, not short-term gain
• Gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our future

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from:

• 5.6 weeks annual leave
• Employer Pension contributions
• Access to financial wellbeing support and lifestyle benefits
• Life assurance
• Specialist mental health & wellbeing support
• Online GP services for you and your family
• Discounts at hundreds of retail, leisure and lifestyle brands
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Referral scheme

What we are looking for:

• Demonstrate the ability to think and act quickly in emergencies or under pressure
• Have an ability to deliver succinct and clear verbal and written reports where necessary
• Demonstrate reliability including the ability to deliver high standards of both punctuality and attendance in order to ensure team effectiveness and availability
• Demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team.
• Able to deal calmly and confidently with all demands from the public.
• SIA - DS

Please be aware that, on occasion, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of strong applications

Wilson James have been raising standards in security, construction logistics, aviation services, and technology for over 30 years. With 5,000 employees and a presence across over 300 client sites all over the UK, we are dedicated to delivering tailored solutions and top-tier customer service. As a leading managed service provider, we prioritise safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, and we work with diverse, vibrant clients, making for a dynamic and engaging workplace. Employee owned since 2026, we are strengthening our people-first culture every day and creating even greater opportunities for investment, innovation, career development and long-term success.

Internal Applicants

At Wilson James, we support career growth and offer internal mobility to help employees explore new roles and advance within the company. Committed to promoting from within, we provide clear career pathways and continuous skill development. Unlock your potential by applying for exciting internal opportunities and new challenges

If you are currently employed under TUPE terms and conditions, please note that successful appointment to this role will be on Wilson James standard terms and conditions.