Security Operations Centre Officer

Securitas; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and Development opportunities

Mentorship

Big brand discounts

Give back schemes

Job summary

Securitas at Milton Park, Abingdon, is seeking a Security Operations Centre Officer to monitor CCTV, access control and other security systems, assess incidents and maintain records to support business continuity in a global security environment.

You will work a 12-hour shift pattern (42 hours per week, 4 on/4 off) with days and nights, gaining access to learning and development opportunities, mentorship, and benefits including discounts and giving back schemes.

Qualifications

• Valid SIA licence.
• Ability to work days, nights and weekends.
• Right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable history.
• Strong English communication, written and spoken.
• Holding an SIA CCTV Licence.
• Holding a valid First Aid qualification.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and assisting staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Conducting regular safety and security patrols.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and procedures.
• Supporting emergency protocols, including evacuations and searches.
• Keeping vigilant, reporting incidents, and preventing disruption.
• Accurately maintaining records of all activity and handovers.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Growth mindset

Job description

We’re Hiring: Security Operations Centre Officer

Location: Milton Park, Abingdon, OX14
Pay: £15.45 Per Hour
Hours:42hrs 4 on / 4 off : 12-hour shifts (2 days and 2 nights)
From day one, you’ll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, Mentorship, and a whole load of benefits from big brand discounts to give back schemes!

As a Security Operations Centre Officer at Securitas, you'll do more than protect what's important, you'll help keep people, property and information safe across local and international locations. Working as part of the European Security Operations Centre for a prestigious pharmaceutical company, you'll play an essential role within the Global Security Department, supporting a safe, secure and resilient environment through the effective monitoring of security systems and response to incidents.

As a Security Operations Centre Officer, your role will be SOC-led, with a primary focus on monitoring CCTV, access control and other security systems, assessing and responding to incidents, maintaining accurate incident and compliance records, and supporting business continuity activities. You'll also take on physical security responsibilities at the designated site, including patrols, emergency support and providing a professional, customer-focused service to employees, visitors, contractors and stakeholders.

As a Security Operations Centre Officer, every shift will bring new opportunities to use your technology skills, make informed decisions and respond calmly and professionally to sensitive situations. You'll work with a high level of confidentiality and become a trusted part of the security team, helping to ensure people feel safe, supported and protected. This isn't just another job, it's an opportunity to develop your security career through ongoing training, professional development and valuable experience within a global security environment.

This isn’t just another job. It’s your opportunity to step into a role where your potential is recognised, your contribution is valued, and your progress is supported. With opportunities to develop your knowledge and undertake continuing professional development, you’ll be encouraged to learn, grow and build your career within security.

Job Description

Responsibilities

You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:

• Welcoming and assisting staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Conducting regular safety and security patrols.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and procedures.
• Supporting emergency protocols, including evacuations and searches.
• Keeping vigilant, reporting incidents, and preventing disruption.
• Accurately maintaining records of all activity and handovers.

Please note - The responsibilities listed here aren’t the full picture—but they give you a good sense of the role. If you meet the minimum requirements and believe you’ve got what it takes to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for someone who sees a different world—someone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, you’ll have:

• A valid SIA licence.
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends.
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history.
• Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken.
• Holding an SIA CCTV Licence.
• Holding a valid First Aid qualification.

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