SIA Licensed Security Officer – Vigilant & Service-Driven

Sodexo; Sevington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sodexo rewards and discounts

Mental health & wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Multi Skilled Security Officer at Sevington Inland Border Facility, Ashford, Kent. The role requires vigilance, customer service, and adherence to site protocols to ensure a secure environment for staff and visitors.

You will maintain safety, respond to incidents, and liaise with authorities. A strong English level and IT familiarity are important for daily reporting and radio operations.

Qualifications

• SIA Licence- essential for this role.
• Good level of written and spoken English.
• Ability to work to procedures and respond calmly under pressure.
• Basic IT skills and confidence using security systems and radios.
• Strong sense of responsibility and customer service.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Be professional, pleasant, courteous, and helpful at all times.
• Respond promptly and effectively to emergencies, keeping customers informed.
• Assist clients, contractors, and visitors ensuring site procedures are followed.
• Liaise with statutory authorities and provide information to support incidents.
• Monitor site radio systems and follow correct procedures.
• Maintain site records, forms, and occurrence books.

Skills

SIA Licence

English proficiency

Security awareness

Teamwork

IT literacy

Tools

Security systems

Radios

Reporting tools

Job description

Sodexo is hiring a Multi Skilled Security Officer at Sevington Inland Border Facility, Ashford, Kent. The role requires vigilance, customer service, and adherence to site protocols to ensure a secure environment for staff and visitors.

You will maintain safety, respond to incidents, and liaise with authorities. A strong English level and IT familiarity are important for daily reporting and radio operations.