Securitas
Security Officer
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Company Description
We’re Hiring: Security Officer!
📍 Location: Hounslow, TW4 6JG
💰 Pay: £15.30 per hour
📅 Hours: 42 hours per week: Working 4 on, 4 off, nights only, including weekends & bank holidays nights
🎓 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!
Grade: 3.1 Site Based
See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.
Join our team as a Security Officer and play a vital role in protecting people, property, and assets while delivering exceptional customer service. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment through regular patrols, monitoring CCTV and alarm systems, controlling site access, and responding to security incidents. A proactive and professional approach is essential, with a strong commitment to integrity, vigilance, and helpfulness🛡️
In this role as a Security Officer, you will manage visitor and contractor access, carry out routine equipment checks, support traffic and parking management, and maintain accurate security records and logs. You will also assist with key management, locking and unlocking procedures, and ensure all security processes are followed in line with site instructions.
This isn’t just another job. It’s your opportunity to step into a role as a Security Officer where your potential is recognised, your contribution is valued, and your progress is supported every step of the way.
Job Description
Responsibilities
You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:
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- Prevent and deter unauthorised access to site.
- Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms and CCTV as appropriate.
- Conduct external and internal security patrols as detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
- Carry out routine tests of security equipment where appropriate.
- Manage keys and perform locking and unlocking duties as detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
- Maintain all logbooks and records as detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
- Issue visitor/contractor passes in accordance with the Assignment Instructions.
- Provide support, guidance and information to all staff, visitors and contractors whilst ensuring safeguarding of the premises.
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:
- A valid SIA licence.
- Flexibility to work nights & weekends.
- Previous experience in a security, facilities or customer service environment.
- Basic IT skills and the ability to use access control, CCTV and incident management systems.
- The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history.
- Strong observational skills with the ability to identify and respond to security incidents promptly and effectively.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken.
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?
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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