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Securitas Group

Security Officer

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Responsibilities

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

  • Protect site, assets, and people through patrols, CCTV monitoring, and access control.
  • Follow Assignment Instructions and maintain accurate incident logs.
  • Enforce site safety and security procedures professionally.
  • Support health & safety: report hazards, assist with evacuations, respond to alarms.
  • Help prevent loss, theft, and damage; report suspicious activity.
  • Operate security equipment and follow “stop and search” policies.
  • Deliver excellent customer service and maintain a professional appearance.
  • Handle calls, assist visitors, and ensure smooth shift handovers.
  • Support management and uphold company values: Integrity, Vigilance, Helpfulness.

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.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a professional and reliable Security Officer to help maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment within a world-class science and engineering organisation.

  • Valid SIA Licence or currently working towards one
  • Previous Security Officer experience
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Aged 18+
  • Five-year checkable work history
  • No criminal convictions
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Reliable, punctual, and professional
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Flexible to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Committed to protecting people, property, and assets
  • Able to demonstrate Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness at all times

Desirable

  • Full UK driving licence and access to transport (rural location)
  • First Aid qualification
  • Experience in corporate, defence, or high-security environments

Benefits

  • On-site gym
  • On-site canteen
  • Free parking
  • Opportunity to work for a leading UK innovator in science, engineering, defence, and security

As a Security Officer, you will play a key role in protecting employees, visitors, facilities, and critical assets while delivering exceptional customer service in a highly respected and innovative organisation.

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

What You Can Expect
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.

Diversity & Inclusion – Be Yourself
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.

Your Benefits

  • STRIVE– Securitas Perks gives you access to a great range of discounts on a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending to suit your shopping habits.
  • Dental Plans - A range of plans providing support, providing cash back towards everyday dental costs, such as dental examinations, X-rays, and treatment
  • HSF Health Plan - Range of healthcare cash plans at highly discounted rates, providing families with peace of mind by getting cash back on everyday medical costs, such as dental check-ups, contact lenses and acupuncture, and by covering unexpected costs.
  • Cycle to Work – A super cost-effective way of getting a brand new bike, cycling equipment or both. Save up to 42% of the usual cost and spread the cost over several months from your salary.
  • Specsavers – Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.
  • WeCare – A 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
  • Toothfairy – Online access to advice and guidance, from real UK Dentists.
  • Pension Plan – Plan for your financial future by building up a benefit in the Securitas Pension Plan, with the benefit of employer contribution plus tax relief on your contributions.
  • Payroll ISA – An ISA savings account is a great way to meet your longer term personal financial goals.
  • Free Mortgage Advice
  • Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub
  • Death in Service Benefit - Permanent employees are automatically covered for Life Assurance, which would provide a lump sum benefit to your beneficiaries in the unfortunate event of death in service whilst employed by Securitas

Take the Next Step
Join a team that values you. Click ‘I’m Interested’ and start your career with Securitas UK today.

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