Securitas
Area Security Officer
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Company Description
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Job Description
Security Officer – Portsmouth
Location: Portsmouth PO3 5PQ
Hours: 42 hours per week
Shift Pattern: days, nights, weekends
Rate of Pay: £14.56 - £14.98
We are looking for an Area Security Officer to join our team in Portsmouth. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is proactive, physically fit, and dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment. If you have the drive to make a difference and possess the required skills and qualifications, we want to hear from you.
What we offer:
- Full training and uniform provided
- Opportunities for career growth and progression
- Paid holiday leave
- Pension scheme
- Employee discounts
- Overtime opportunities
Your role:
As a Security Officer covering Portsmouth, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the sites, staff, visitors, and assets. You will conduct regular patrols, manage access control, monitor security systems, and respond to incidents promptly. The role involves significant walking, so being physically fit is essential.
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Detailed job duties include:
- Conducting regular foot and vehicle patrols across the site to ensure all areas are secure and to check for unauthorized access or security breaches
- Managing entry points by checking IDs, issuing visitor passes, and enforcing site access procedures
- Monitoring CCTV feeds, identifying suspicious activity, and responding to incidents
- Responding quickly and effectively to security incidents, emergencies, and alarm activations
- Maintaining accurate and detailed records of incidents, breaches, and unusual activities
- Ensuring adherence to health and safety procedures to create a safe environment
- Inspecting security equipment regularly to ensure functionality
- Providing high-quality customer service while upholding all security protocols
Qualifications
Qualifications required:
- Valid SIA Licence
- Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach
- Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
- Must be a driver with access to your own vehicle
- Must be a British national by birth or have held a British passport for a minimum of 5 years
- Must have a 5-year checkable work history
- Must be able to obtain SC clearance
- Must be physically fit due to significant walking involved in the role
If you're ready to join a dynamic team and take on this exciting security role covering Portsmouth, apply today. Become a key part of our security team.
Additional Information
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At Securitas, our values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness guide everything we do. We believe in making a clear promise to our people:
Opportunity – Seeing potential in every person
People – Putting people at the heart of what we do
Purpose – Making your world a safer place
So what happens next?
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Creating spaces for you to belong
We're proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Through our networks, partnerships, and celebrations throughout the year, we're building a culture where differences are valued and people can be themselves.
Ready to see a rewarding world?
From day one, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including:
- Employee discounts with leading global and local brands
- Health and wellbeing support, 24/7 online GP services
- Pension and financial wellbeing resources and support
- Life assurance for added peace of mind
- Employee eligibility to EV Schemes (Subject to graded benefits)
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Pay Rate (UK): Hourly
Compensation: GBP 14.56 - GBP 14.98 - hourly
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