Security Officer - Nights

Job Description

Security Officer – Sheffield (S9 1XW
) | £13.65 per hour

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Nights only)

Contracted

Hours:

42 hours per week | 12 hour Shifts

Location: Sheffield

Pay Rate: £13.65 per hour

MUST HAVE UK DRIVING LICENCE WITH ACCESS TO OWN VEHICLE

• Competitive £13.65 per hour pay rate
• Paid induction and ongoing training
• Company-provided uniform and equipment
• Support with obtaining SC Clearance
• Opportunities for promotion and development into supervisory roles
• Secure, long-term employment with a leading security provider

We are currently recruiting a professional and vigilant Security Officer to join our team at a high-profile site in Sheffield
. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who take pride in delivering safety and security to people, property, and sensitive environments.

As a Security Officer you will be responsible for protecting people, property, and premises by maintaining a safe and secure environment. Their role involves monitoring access points, conducting patrols, responding to alarms or incidents, and ensuring compliance with site-specific security procedures. They act as a visible deterrent to potential threats, provide clear reporting and documentation, and often serve as the first point of contact for staff, visitors, and emergency services.

Security Officers are expected to remain alert, professional, and courteous at all times, while upholding safety, confidentiality, and high standards of customer service.

• Enforce site-specific security protocols and procedures
• Carry out internal and external patrols regardless of weather
• Ensure all personnel and vehicles entering the site are authorised
• Monitor health and safety hazards and escalte concerns
• Conduct bag, vehicle, or personnel searches if required
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance at all times
• Keep up-to-date records for all security activity and handovers
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and visitors professionally
• Support lock/unlock duties, key management, and access control logs
• Attend regular briefings and refresher training sessions
• Handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion

• Must hold a valid SIA Licence
• Eligible and willing to undergo SC (Security Clearance) checks – must have been a UK resident for at least 5 years
• 5-year checkable work or education history – full referencing required
• Excellent communication skills and high attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure
• Willingness to work a 4 on, 4 off Nights only

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK! 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

Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help.

We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (we will always try our hardest to guarantee interviews for eligible candidates, should you meet the roles minimum requirements, having disclosed a disability to our Talent Team upon application). We support equality through Employee Networks – Our real change makers of the business.. YOU, the Race at Work Charter, and the Armed Forces Covenant.

We also celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month.

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