Security Officer

£12.43 per hour – 42 Hour per week contract

Are you looking to join a company that works with prestigious clients? Are you looking to further your career in security with a global leader in the field? If so, read on as Securitas is recruiting a Security Officer for our well-known defence sector client – this could be the role you have been waiting for 

The Role

A Securitas Security Officer is at the forefront of providing professional and detail-oriented security services for a range of clients, namely encompassing guarding, surveillance and interventions as required by our clients on a day-to-day basis. You will work on a rotation of 4 shifts on (2 day shifts followed by 2 night shifts) and then 4 days/shifts off.

Working on the site of our defence sector client, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of security standards to the required levels, going above and beyond to be a positive brand ambassador for Securitas and in ensuring the services you provide are delivered to the highest standards. You will be proactive in the undertaking of standard operating conditions and need to be on hand to respond to a range of security and safety threats or events.

In addition, your role as a Security Officer will include:

-        Reporting to the onsite Supervisor, you will be based on a large site for an international defence, aerospace, and security company

-        Play a vital security role in protecting critical information for air, maritime, land and cyber domains

-        Securely guard the property, including manning a static guardhouse. Protecting company assets, visiting customers and employees of our client

-        Carry out patrols across a large facility, walking perimeters both internally and externally

-        Remain alert and vigilant to detect and deter any suspicious or threatening activity and retain full control until the authorities arrive

-        Ensure health and safety procedures are always followed recording and reporting all faults, health, and safety hazards

-        You will operate radios other physical security equipment used on site

-        Carry out initial investigations and report both verbally and in writing on incidents, suspicious activities, objects, and vehicles

Sound like a Security Officer role with Securitas is the job for you? Click apply to start the application process and your journey with Securitas today

Other organisations may call this role Security Guard, Security Executive, Security Assistant, Security & Facilities Officer, Security & Maintenance Officer, Security & Reception Officer, Security Specialist and Patrol Officer.  

What we need from you to become a Security Officer at Securitas

-        Hold a valid SIA licence

-        Due to National Security requirements of our client, you must be a British born British national

-        Provide valid proof of right to work in the UK and pass security clearance with 5-year checkable work history

-        A full, valid UK driving licence

-        Be able to work well individually and as part of a team

-        Be prepared to work outside in all 4 seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

-        Be able to communicate clearly in written and verbal formats

-        Be able to make timely and informed decisions which you can justify

-        Be reasonably fit, as walking and foot patrols are required

-        A flexible and responsive approach to balance changing needs, requirements, and urgencies

-        A commitment and understanding of delivering high levels of customer services

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.

Health & Wellbeing

• Company pension and advice and planning
• Life assurance scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Wellness advice and support, including financial, emotional and physical
• Dental and Physical Health Plans

Lifestyle Benefits

• Cycle to work scheme
• Car lease and new car purchasing schemes
• Discounts on high street brands, online shopping, holidays, days out and Arriva Bus Travel
• Mortgage Advise
• Payroll ISA's
• Eligibility for Costco Membership

Learning & Development

• Support with further education
• 100's of eLearning courses
• Accredited courses by C&G, ILM, IOSH and SIA
• Leadership Development programs both local and global

Giving Back

• Payroll Giving
• Working with charities such as Calderwood House, KPMB and Wooden Spoon
• Supporting local community initiatives
• Supporting people back to work with organisations such as TalkBack and Downs-Syndrome Org