Security Officer - Various Shifts

Vacancy Filler; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan (HSF)

Perk Box (HSF)

Discounts on cinema & days out

Cycle to work scheme

Uniform provided

Job summary

CIS Security Ltd is seeking a Security Officer in Manchester (M8) to deliver professional guarding services and exemplary customer care. You will act as a welcoming ambassador, ensuring safety and service excellence for clients, visitors and users.

Requirements include an SIA licence, experience in corporate front of house or security, strong communication skills, and reliability. Excellent presentation and IT literacy are essential, with flexibility to cover varied shifts including days, nights

Qualifications

• SIA licence required.
• Experience in high end corporate front of house, corporate security, or concierge services.
• Excellent communication skills and customer service.
• IT literate; MS Office and visitor management systems.
• Reliable, punctual and well-presented.
• Flexible and able to change shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality guarding and customer service to clients and service users.
• Work in a team and on your own; be proactive and use initiative.
• Stay calm under pressure and handle confrontational situations professionally.
• Conduct patrols and complete incident/shift reports.
• Open/close procedures, reception duties, and access control.

Skills

SIA licence

Front of house

Communication

IT literate

Access control

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Visitor management system

Job description

£13.45 to £13.45 per hour, 13.45 - 13.45

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

12/08/2026

About this job

CIS Security have an exciting opportunity for a Security Officer to join our growing team.

In this role, you will act as a professional ambassador for CIS Security, representing our standards and values at all times.

You will deliver high-quality guarding services, provide a confident and welcoming presence, and ensure an excellent level of customer service for clients, visitors, and service users.We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, maintains a strong security awareness, and contributes positively to the overall safety and experience of the environment they are assigned to.Information;Position: Security Officer Location: Manchester (M8)Pay Rate: £13.45 per hour Shifts: Various Shift Patterns Available (Generally 4 On 4 Off

Days, Nights & Weekends) Job Requirements:SIA licence requiredExperience in high end corporate front of house, corporate security, or concierge servicesMust have excellent communication skills, be able to handle difficult conversations, follow process, policies and proceduresMust be flexible and have the flexibility to change shifts due to operational needsIT Literate

• Basic understanding of access control systems and IT systems/programmes i.e., Microsoft Office for emailsIdeally to understand a visitor management systemExcellent written and verbal communication skills as well as customer serviceMust have an excellent command of English LanguageReliable, Responsible and PunctualA friendly, professional, courteous, and outgoing characterTo always take pride in your appearance, ensuring immaculate presentationFlexible in the approach to daily duties and additional events when held on site.Be confident you can undertake 100% of all specific dutiesBe able to provide all the documentation and vetting information requested Job Duties:Able to demonstrate and deliver high quality guarding and customer service to both our clients and service users.Able to work in a team as well as on your own and can be pro-active and think on your feet use initiativeBe calm under pressure and confident in dealing with confrontational situations in a calm and professional mannerPhysically fit to complete patrols internally and externally and able to stand/walk during shiftConfident in writing incident and shift reportsThe ability to be pro-active and think on your feet use initiativeTo always portray a friendly, professional and courteous demeanour, using open and appropriate body language.To ensure that all visitors and staff are dealt with efficiently, providing an exceptional customer service ensuring that their expectations are met, if not exceeded.The role includes you to conduct opening & closing procedures of a building, patrolling, reception duties, access control, answering incoming telephone calls, Conducting emergency procedures.Be confident you can undertake 100% of all specific dutiesBe able to provide all the documentation and vetting information requested
• Health care plan (HSF)Perk Box (HSF)
• discounts & offers from cinema tickets to days outCycle to work schemeTailored Site UniformFirst class training allowing you to develop your skillsA view for career developmentLong service & Employee Recognition awardsAnd much more!!A globally recognised Security Solutions Specialist delivering service excellence, to our Customers, Colleagues, and Communities.

CIS is an independently owned business providing professional security solutions across the UK and Ireland.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do.

They have a sense of belonging and togetherness that manifests itself in operational excellence and world-class customer service.

CIS Security is a multi-award-winning company, recently being awarded World’s Happiest Workplace in 2025.At CIS Security Ltd, we do not just accept difference

• we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our Customers, Colleagues, and Communities.

CIS Security Ltd is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

All employment is decisions are based on qualifications, quality, and business needs.Due to the volume of applications, if we have not contacted you within three weeks of initial contact then unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion.

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