Security Officer; Core & Relief

We’re Hiring:
Security Officers (Core and Relief)

Location:

Yeovil, BA20

Pay: £14.46 per hour

• Relief – 42 hours a week (covering days, nights & weekends)
• Core – 4 on 4 off! Days, Nights & Weekends, 42 hours a week

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 all house in our brand new employee benefits app, STRIVE!

Grade:
Site Based

Explore your purpose. To See a Different World!

• Prevent and deter unauthorised access, monitoring fire/intruder alarms and CCTV.
• Conduct internal and external security patrols as per Assignment Instructions.
• Manage traffic control and parking restrictions when required.
• Operate and test security equipment, including radios and other devices.
• Manage keys, locking/unlocking duties, and maintain security logs and records.
• Issue visitor and contractor passes and manage lost property.
• Support staff, visitors, and contractors with safety guidance while safeguarding the premises.
• Report hazards, faults, unsafe practices, accidents and maintain clear emergency routes.
• Respond to First Aid equipment usage and investigate fire alarm activations.
• Report at‑risk property and prevent loss, waste, and unnecessary energy use.
• Apply ‘stop and search’ policies, conduct initial investigations, and report incidents.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and resolve visitor or staff issues professionally.
• Maintain high standards of uniform, behaviour, and presentation.
• Complete all paperwork accurately, follow handover procedures, and adhere to Assignment Instructions.
• Perform additional duties as required and uphold the core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.

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.

• Night shift role includes regular patrols covering up to approximately 6 miles per shift. Distances may be higher during the initial training period, so a good level of physical fitness is essential.
• Valid SIA Licence (full training and ongoing support provided)
• Eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance
• Full UK driving licence
• Right to work in the UK, with a minimum 5‑year checkable history
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Customer‑focused, polite, tactful, and discreet
• Proactive and detail‑oriented, with strong self‑motivation
• Excellent organisational, customer service, and communication skills

Due to the nature of this opportunity, candidates must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) Clearance – Must be a British National and have lived in the UK for the last 5 years.

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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