Security Officer — Proactive, Client‑Focused Guard & Response

Wilson James; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks annual leave

Employee benefits package

Health and wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Job summary

Wilson James is seeking a Day Security Officer in Chertsey to provide a highly visible security presence, manage access control, monitor CCTV, and perform reception duties. The role emphasizes incident response, reporting, and collaboration with the on-site team.

Applicants should have strong customer service, basic IT skills, and a valid SIA DS licence. The position offers a zero-hours contract with responsibilities across site safety and operations.

Qualifications

• Deliver excellent customer service.
• Basic IT skills.
• Ability to think quickly in emergencies or under pressure.
• Ability to deliver succinct and clear verbal and written reports.
• Demonstrates reliability including punctuality and attendance.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• SIA DS licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a highly visible proactive security presence on and around the site with emphasis on access and egress controls.
• Monitor CCTV systems, review incidents, and report findings.
• Operate internal/external security patrols regularly and become familiar with site layout and processes.
• Maintain logbooks and administrative tasks for the security desk and workload.
• Detect and deter unauthorized activity; report suspicious persons to the manager.
• Perform reception duties as instructed.
• Be familiar with emergency evacuation and controlled movement procedures.
• Protect premises, property and personnel; respond to alarms as directed by the supervisor.
• Play an integral role in emergencies including evacuation and first aid incidents.
• Investigate matters reported by the onsite manager.

Skills

Customer service

Basic IT skills

Emergency response

Report writing

Reliability & punctuality

Teamwork

SIA DS licence

Job description

Wilson James is seeking a Day Security Officer in Chertsey to provide a highly visible security presence, manage access control, monitor CCTV, and perform reception duties. The role emphasizes incident response, reporting, and collaboration with the on-site team.

Applicants should have strong customer service, basic IT skills, and a valid SIA DS licence. The position offers a zero-hours contract with responsibilities across site safety and operations.