Security Officer

We’re Hiring:
Security Officer

Grade:
Site Based

See a different world. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.

Location:

Yeovil BA20

Pay: £14.04 per hour

Hours:

42 hours, 4 on 4 off, days/nights/weekends

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!

As a Security Officer at Securitas, you’ll do more than protect what’s important—you’ll empower people to thrive. Your presence will make others feel safe, welcome, and supported. Whether you’re patrolling key areas, managing gatehouse duties, or being the friendly face clients rely on, you’ll be an essential part of something bigger. Working on behalf of one of the world’s leading aerospace and defence organizations, every shift is a new chance to learn, grow, and make a difference.

• Welcoming and assisting staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Conducting regular safety and security patrols.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and procedures.
• Supporting emergency protocols, including evacuations and searches.
• Keeping vigilant, reporting incidents, and preventing disruption.
• Accurately maintaining records of all activity and handovers.

• A valid SIA licence.
• Resident in the UK for at least 5 years (for BPSS / SC purposes).
• Full UK driving licence.
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history.
• Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken.
• Customer focused, polite, tactful and discreet.

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 support equality through Employee Networks, 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.

• STRAIVE – Securitas Perks gives you access to a great range of discounts.
• Dental Plans – providing cash back towards everyday dental costs.
• HSF Health Plan – highly discounted rates, covering unexpected costs.
• Cycle to Work – cost‑effective bike and equipment options.
• Specsavers – savings on eye tests and spectacles.
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
• Toothfairy – online access to advice & guidance.
• Pension Plan – employer contribution with tax relief.
• Payroll ISA – ISA savings account.
• Free Mortgage Advice.
• Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub.
• Death in Service Benefit – life assurance for permanent employees.

Join a team that values you. Click “I’m Interested” and start your career with Securitas UK today.

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