Securitas UK
Security Officer
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We're Hiring: Security Officer
đ Location: Caldicot, UK
đ° Pay: ÂŁ12.99 per hour
đ Hours: 42 hours per week | 4 on, 4 off | Nights
Are you an experienced Security Officer looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking a professional and reliable Security Officer to join our team at an excellent site location in Caldicot. This role offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference in maintaining a safe and secure environment.
Grade: Site Based
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To provide a security service at the working location in line with the Assignment Instructions and customer requirements in order to protect the customerâs employees, property, and other assets. The Security Officer will deliver the highest levels of customer service while consistently demonstrating Securitasâ core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. The Security Officer will be responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment, responding to incidents appropriately, and ensuring all site procedures and policies are followed. The Security Officer must work professionally at all times while effectively communicating with customers, visitors, and colleagues.
Responsibilities
Job Description
Youâll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:
- Welcoming and assisting staff, visitors, and contractors.
- Conducting regular safety and security patrols.
- Ensuring compliance with regulations and procedures.
- Supporting emergency protocols, including evacuations and searches.
- Keeping vigilant, reporting incidents, and preventing disruption.
- Accurately maintaining records of all activity and handovers.
Please note - The responsibilities listed here arenât the full pictureâbut they give you a good sense of the role. If you meet the minimum requirements and believe youâve got what it takes to succeed, weâd love to hear from you.
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Qualifications
What weâre looking for:
Weâre looking for someone who sees a different worldâsomeone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, youâll have:
- A valid SIA Licence (required before starting operational shifts)
- A First Aid qualification
- A minimum of 5 years' experience within the security industry
- Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends when required
- The right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable work history
- British nationality and 5 years of continuous UK residency (due to site requirements)
- Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal
- A willingness to undertake a Fire Safety course provided by the company
- A reasonable commuting distance to the site
- Good organisational and time management skills
Please note: The successful Security Officer must have acquired a full SIA Licence before being able to commence operational duties.
Why Join Securitas?
We have a promise to our people, a âPeople Promiseâ where opportunity, people, and purpose play a vital role in our day to day!
Opportunity
We see potential in every person and situation.
People
We open our eyes to all thatâs good.
Purpose
We make your world a safer place.
We believe in your future, not just your past. At Securitas, youâll find a career built on trust, respect, and progress.
Additional Information
Itâs great to see youâre considering a career with Securitas UK! You're one step closer to joining a global team of 336,000+ colleagues who help make the world a safer place each and every day.
Here, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness, which help guide how we operate and how our people experience work, each and every day! We have a promise too:
Opportunity
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So What You Can Expect
Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully. We know applying can feel daunting, but weâre here to support youâjust email us if you need help. No matter the outcomes, you will always receive communication from us.
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Inclusion isnât a tick-box for us â itâs how we work. We know our strength comes from different perspectives, in every role and every team. Weâre proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident employer. If you tell us you have a disability when you apply, and you meet the minimum requirements for the role, our Talent Team will guarantee you an interview.
Through our Employee Networks, the Race at Work Charter, the Armed Forces Covenant and more, our people drive real change. We celebrate diversity all year round with moments like BSL Week, International Womenâs Day, PRIDE, and Black History Month â because seeing an inclusive world starts with how we show up every day.
See a rewarding world
We understand the importance of reward and recognition when it comes to our peoples' work. From day one you're able to:
- Save More: Exclusive employee big brand discounts through STRIVE, Cycle to Work savings, Specsavers offers, and free mortgage advice.
- Look After Your Health: Healthcare cash plans, dental cover plans, 24/7 GP access, mental wellbeing support, and online dental advice.
- Plan for Your Future: Pension scheme, Payroll ISA, and financial wellbeing resources to help you achieve your goals.
- Peace of Mind: Life assurance and support for you and your family when it matters most.
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