Security Officer

Job Offer

Pay: £13.49 per hour

Hours:

4 on 4 off (covering days, nights and weekends)

Grade:
Site Based

Location:

Portsmouth, PO3

Step into a role where your presence truly matters. Join Securitas as a Security Officer and become part of a trusted team protecting innovation, supporting global progress, and shaping a safer future every single day. This isn’t just about patrols or procedures—it’s about purpose. You’ll be safeguarding a high‑profile environment within a global leader in sustainable aerospace, where vigilance, professionalism and adaptability make a real impact.

What you’ll be doing:

• Access Control:
  Prevent and deter unauthorised access to the site
• Security Monitoring:
  Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms and CCTV
• Patrolling:
  Conduct external and internal security patrols
• Record‑Keeping:
  Maintain logbooks and records, ensuring timely paperwork and effective handovers
• Health & Safety:
  Record and report faults, hazards and unsafe working practices to management
• Energy Conservation:
  Switch off unnecessary lights and close windows during patrols
• Customer Service:
  Deliver an outstanding level of customer service
• Professionalism:
  Maintain the highest standard of personal presentation to uphold the image of Securitas and the client
• Continuous Improvement:
  Identify opportunities for improving security practices and processes

What we’re looking for:

• Valid SIA Licence
• CCTV Licence (desirable, training available)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK with a 5‑year checkable history
• Able to work days, nights and weekends
• Self‑motivated with a keen eye for detail
• Must be a British National and have lived in the UK for the last five years
• Must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) Clearance

Join our global team of 336,000+ colleagues and help make the world a safer place. At Securitas, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, and our People Promise:

• Opportunity – We see potential in every person and situation
• People – We open our eyes to all that’s good
• Purpose – We make your world a safer place

We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status. We support equality through employee networks, the Race at Work Charter, and the Armed Forces Covenant, and celebrate diversity with events such as BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month.

• STRIVE – Securitas Perks gives you access to a wide range of discounts on retailers, services and everyday spending.
• Dental Plans – A range of plans providing support and cash back towards everyday dental costs.
• HSF Health Plan – Cash plans at discounted rates for everyday medical costs.
• Cycle to Work – Cost‑effective bike and equipment schemes.
• Specsavers – Savings on eye tests and spectacles.
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support, fitness programme and more.
• Toothfairy – Online dental advice and guidance.
• Pension Plan – Employer‑contributed pension with tax relief on contributions.
• Payroll ISA – ISA savings account to meet long‑term financial goals.
• Free Mortgage Advice – Professional advice at no cost.
• Go & Live – Financial wellbeing hub.
• Death in Service Benefit – Life assurance for permanent employees.

To apply, please contact our Recruitment Team. Your application will be reviewed carefully, and we are ready to support you throughout the process.