Security Officer

Pay: 13.50
Hours: 36 hours - Fri, Sat & Sun Days
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!

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A leading technology and innovation organisation delivering advanced solutions across defence, national security, and critical infrastructure sectors. As a Security Officer
, you will support a high-profile site carrying out mission-critical operations. The Security Officer will help maintain a safe and secure environment through proactive monitoring, patrols, and excellent customer service. This is an exciting opportunity for a Security Officer to work within a professional team while upholding Securitas' values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.

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

• Lead, support, and develop a team of Security Officers, ensuring all personnel remain trained, licensed, and compliant.
• Manage team rotas, shift coverage, performance, and professional standards across the site.
• Act as the first point of contact for security incidents, operational issues, and client requests.
• Maintain accurate site records, reports, investigations, and documentation.
• Monitor and report faults with CCTV, access control, and alarm systems.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, training, and development.
• Uphold Securitas' core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness at all times.

• Opportunity to work at a prestigious, high-profile and secure site.
• Lead security operations within a dynamic and professional environment.
• Varied role combining team leadership, client liaison, incident management, and operational oversight.
• Exposure to a security-cleared environment with opportunities to gain and maintain SC Clearance.
• Support the protection of people, assets, and critical facilities.
• Modern site with excellent facilities and a strong safety culture.
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression within a global security organisation.
• Work alongside an experienced and supportive security team in a challenging and rewarding environment.

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.

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

• Valid SIA Licence
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• Previous experience as a Security
• Previous experience in a Security Officer role or similar customer-facing environment.
• Strong leadership, people management, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to manage incidents calmly, professionally, and effectively.
• Experience completing reports, investigations, and security documentation.
• Good understanding of health & safety and security procedures.
• Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and public holidays as required.
• Full right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable employment and address history.
• Must be a UK National and have resided in the UK for the last 5 years due to site requirements.
• Strong written and spoken English skills.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC).

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