Security Officer

3 months ago

Dorset, United Kingdom Securitas Security Services Full time
About the Role

Join the security frontline in the beautiful landscape of Dorset Securitas, a global leader in security services, is searching for an experienced and dedicated Security Officer to join our team. This role offers 5 on 2 off followed by 4 on 3 off, totalling a minimum of 42 hours per week.

As a seasoned Security Officer with a minimum of 3 years of experience, your proactive approach, friendly demeanour, and helpful attitude make you an invaluable asset. Your commitment to maintaining safety and security aligns seamlessly with our mission. If you already possess SC clearance or have the ability to achieve it, you're the ideal candidate to contribute to a secure environment.

Securitas is committed to your success, providing comprehensive training and continuous support. Join our team and be part of our mission to create secure environments for the community in Dorset.

If you're passionate about security, possess a minimum of 3 years of experience, and are proactive, friendly, and helpful, we invite you to apply.


Job Opportunity

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Meet and greet all staff, visitors and contractors in a professional and personable manner
  • Respond appropriately to varying and fast changing priorities
  • Prevent and deter unauthorised access to the site.
  • Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms and CCTV.
  • Conduct external patrols & duties.
  • Ensure health and safety procedures are always followed recording and reporting all faults, health and safety hazards.
  • Maintain all logbooks and records, ensure all paperwork is completed in a timely fashion and conduct effective handover procedures.
  • Record and report all faults, health and safety hazards and unsafe working practices to management.
  • Undertake any other duties as requested by Management.
  • Provide support, guidance and information to all staff, visitors and contractors whilst ensuring safeguarding of the premises.
  • You will always remain alert and vigilant to detect and deter any suspicious or threatening activity.
  • Dealing with incidents as they arise

Essential Skills
  • Full SIA Licence
  • Reasonable commute time (or driving licence)
  • 3 years security experience
  • SC clearance, or able to achieve this.
  • Right to work in the UK
  • A five-year check able employment history or be able to produce documentary evidence of any period of unemployment

About Company

Join Today and Build a Better Tomorrow


At Securitas we are united by our purpose of helping make your world a safer place, we are committed to ethics, sustainability, and compliance, our core values – Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness .We have created a culture where our people are empowered to be the best they can be.


We believe in celebrating our differences and creating a supportive environment where all voices are heard. Our colleagues are empowered to think big, fail fast and push the boundaries of innovation. As a purpose-led organisation, we aspire to make a difference every day - and we’re looking for the best and brightest to join our team. 


Career opportunities to fuel your future, together we can invest in your professional and personal growth. No matter where you are in your career, there are many training and development opportunities. Your career is in your hands, and we will help you maximize your potential


We are always looking to grow too That why we have been accredited as a Top Employer 5 years in a row.


Join our team and use your talent and passion to help build a safer, healthier, and more efficient world.


DE&I

Securitas is an all-inclusive employer, and we encourage individuality within our company. We believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords, but integral parts of our business strategy. Our goal is to create an environment where every employee feels that they belong regardless of their background or identity. Our belonging strategy has three pillars,

  • how you join us and develop your career,
  • the way we lead our teams
  • fair pay and benefits.


To achieve this, we have a number of initiatives: employee networks which are a safe space to build communities and influence practices, Race at Work Charter, Armed Forces Covenant, Disability Confident, Reasonable Adjustment Passport, Domestic Abuse Charter, Healthy Workplace Awards and we are leading the way in the Neurodiversity Top Employer Certification. We celebrate our differences throughout the year by recognising significant dates such as BSL Week, International Women's Day, PRIDE, Black History Month and many more.


If you want to learn more visit our website.

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