Securitas UK
Security Officer
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We’re Hiring: Security Officer
📍 Location: Cheltenham, UK
💰 Pay: £14.51 per hour
📅 Hours: 52 hours per week
🌙 Shift Pattern: Nights
Working Hours:
- Friday: 17:00 - 07:00
- Saturday: 19:00 - 07:00
- Sunday: 19:00 - 07:00
- Monday: 17:00 - 07:00
Grade: 3.1 Site Based
As a global leader in the control and efficient use of steam and other industrial fluids, our client is committed to operational excellence, innovation, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and security. As a Security Officer, you will provide a professional security service in accordance with Assignment Instructions and customer requirements, ensuring the protection of employees, visitors, property, and assets. The Security Officer will deliver exceptional customer service while upholding Securitas' core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness, contributing to a safe and secure working environment. This role requires a proactive and reliable Security Officer who can maintain site security standards and support the customer's operational objectives. Please note that a valid SIA licence must be held before commencing operational duties.
Responsibilities
Job Description
You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:
Key Responsibilities & Requirements
- Provide a professional and visible security presence.
- Welcome and assist staff, visitors, and contractors.
- Manage access control, visitor procedures, and CCTV monitoring.
- Conduct internal and external security patrols.
- Respond to alarms, incidents, emergencies, and evacuations.
- Complete lock-up/unlock procedures and maintain accurate records.
- Deliver excellent customer service and support client requirements.
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What We're Looking For
- Valid SIA Door Supervisor or Security Guarding Licence.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Professional, reliable, and flexible approach.
- Previous security, front-of-house, or customer service experience.
- Good IT skills, attention to detail, and report-writing ability.
- Able to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a modern corporate setting where professionalism, vigilance, and outstanding customer service are paramount. As the face of security for our client, you will play a key role in maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for employees, visitors, and contractors.
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.
Qualifications
What we’re looking for:
We’re looking for someone who sees a different world—someone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, you’ll have:
- Valid SIA Door Supervisor or Security Guarding Licence.
- Valid SIA licence.
- Right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable employment history.
- Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong written and spoken English.
- Professional appearance and customer-focused approach.
- Previous experience in corporate security, front-of-house security, or customer service environments.
- Ability to remain calm and make informed decisions under pressure.
- Strong attention to detail and observational skills.
- Good IT literacy and report-writing skills.
- Flexible, reliable, and dependable with a strong work ethic.
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Additional Information
See a different world with Securitas UK
Ready to make a difference? You're one step closer to joining over 322,000 colleagues worldwide who help make your world a safer place every day.
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?
Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully and is here to support you throughout the process. Whatever the outcome, you'll always hear back from us.
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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