Security Officer

Role Details

Location:

Swansea

Pay: £12.71

Hours:

Sat & Sun 24 hours

• Conduct regular safety and security patrols of the site.
• Ensure compliance with all site regulations, assignment instructions, and procedures.
• Support emergency procedures, including evacuations and incident response.
• Remain vigilant at all times, reporting incidents and preventing disruption where possible.
• Accurately maintain records of all activities, incidents, and handovers.
• Prevent and deter unauthorised access to the site as a Security Officer.
• Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms, and CCTV as appropriate.
• Conduct external and internal security patrols as detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
• Provide traffic control and apply parking restrictions as required.
• Carry out routine tests of security equipment where appropriate.
• Manage keys and perform locking and unlocking duties as detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
• Ensure any equipment provided by the customer and Securitas is managed in accordance with procedures detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
• Maintain all logbooks and records as detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
• Issue visitor/contractor passes in accordance with the Assignment Instructions.
• Deal with lost property in accordance with the Assignment Instructions.
• Provide support, guidance, and information to all staff, visitors, and contractors while ensuring safeguarding of the premises.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Record and report all faults, health and safety hazards, and unsafe working practices to supervisor/manager; report and record all accidents in accordance with the Assignment Instructions.
• Ensure all walkways and emergency escape routes are always kept clear.
• Report any usage of First Aid equipment and shortfalls in the contents of First Aid boxes.
• Notify the Securitas Operations Centre (SOC) in the event of any emergencies and follow the instructions given.
• Investigate the cause of all fire alarm activations.

• Valid SIA Licence required.
• Must have acquired a full SIA licence before starting operational shifts.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the security industry.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Must be able to provide a 5‑year checkable work history.
• Will be willing to undertake a fire safety course provided by the company.
• Must live within a reasonable commuting distance.
• Strong command of English, both written and verbal.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Reliable, professional, and customer focused with a commitment to delivering exemplary service.
• IT literate with the ability to complete reports and maintain accurate records.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends.
• British nationality and UK residency for the past 5 years (site requirement).
• Must be over 18.
• No current criminal convictions.
• A full UK driving licence and own transport is desirable.
• The ability to embody and uphold the Securitas core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus.
• Prior experience as a Security Officer in the Security Industry is desirable.
• A First Aid qualification would be advantageous.

• Access to a range of discounts on retailers, services and everyday spending.
• Dental Plans – cash back for everyday dental costs.
• HSF Health Plan – cash back for everyday medical costs.
• Cycle to Work scheme – cost‑effective way to obtain a bike or cycling equipment.
• Specsavers – discounted eye tests and spectacles.
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support, get fit programme and more.
• Toothfairy – online access to advice and guidance from UK Dentists.
• Pension Plan – employer contribution plus tax relief on contributions.
• Payroll ISA – ISA savings account for long‑term personal financial goals.
• Free Mortgage Advice.
• Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub.
• Death in Service Benefit – permanent employees covered for Life Assurance.

We are an inclusive employer with Level 2 Disability Confident status and pride ourselves on equal opportunities. We support equality through employee networks and celebrate diversity with events such as BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month.