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Weāre Hiring: Security Officer
š Location: Bristol
š· Pay: Ā£13.61 per hour
ā±ļø Hours: Average 42 hours per week
šļø Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off ā Days & Nights (07:00 start)
š Grade: Site Based
From day one, youāll gain access to excellent Learning & Development, mentorship, and a wide range of benefits, including big-brand discounts and give-back schemes.
Purpose:
To provide a security service at the working location in line with the Assignment Instructions and customer requirements in order to protect the customerās employees, property, and other assets.
The Security Officer will deliver the highest levels of customer service while consistently demonstrating Securitasā core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. The Security Officer will be responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment, responding to incidents, and supporting the day-to-day security operation. The Security Officer must have acquired the full SIA Licence before being able to start work on operational shifts.
š The Security Officer must hold a full SIA Licence before working operational shifts.
What Weāre Looking For
- Professional, reliable, and punctual individuals
- Strong customer service and security awareness
- Ability to work independently on a high-profile site
- UK national (passport holder)
- Resident in the UK for the past 5 years
- Eligible for BPSS & SC Clearance
- Flexible to work days, nights, and weekends
If youāre looking for a stable role in a respected environment with excellent standards, apply now and join a trusted security team.
Job Description
Responsibilities
Protection of Property & Premises
- Prevent and deter unauthorised access to site
- Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms, and CCTV
- Conduct internal and external patrols
- Control traffic and enforce parking restrictions
- Carry out routine security equipment checks
- Manage keys and locking/unlocking duties
- Maintain logbooks and site records
- Issue visitor and contractor passes
- Handle lost property correctly
- Report incidents, breaches, and suspicious activity promptly
Health & Safety
- Support staff, visitors, and contractors while safeguarding the premises
- Follow and enforce health & safety procedures at all times
- Record and report hazards, faults, and unsafe practices
- Ensure emergency routes and walkways remain clear
- Report First Aid usage and shortages
- Contact the Securitas Operations Centre (SOC) during emergencies
- Investigate fire alarm activations
- Promote a safe, secure, and professional environment at all times
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Qualifications
What weāre looking for:
Weāre looking for someone who sees a different worldāsomeone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, youāll have:
Essential
- Valid SIA Licence
- Right to work in the UK
- Aged 18 or over
- 5-year checkable employment history (or supporting documentation)
- No current criminal convictions
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Strong customer focus
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Punctual, professional, and reliable
- Flexible to work days, nights, and weekends
Desirable:
- Previous experience as a Security Officer
- First Aid qualification
- Customer-facing experience
- Knowledge of access control, site procedures, and incident reporting
- Full UK driving licence and access to own transport (not essential)
Why Join Securitas?
We have a promise to our people, a āPeople Promiseā 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 thatās good.
Purpose: We make your world a safer place.
We believe in your future, not just your past. At Securitas, youāll find a career built on trust, respect, and progress.
Additional Information
Itās great to see youāre 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 ā We see potential in every person and situation
People ā We open our eyes to all thatās good
Purpose ā We make your world a safer place
What You Can Expect
Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting, but weāre here to support youājust email us if you need help.
Diversity & Inclusion ā 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 Womenās Day, PRIDE, and Black History Month.
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Your Benefits
- STRIVE ā 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 ā A range of plans providing support, providing cash back towards everyday dental costs, such as dental examinations, X-rays, and treatment.
- HSF Health Plan ā 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 ā 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 ā Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.
- WeCare ā A 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
- Toothfairy ā Online access to advice and guidance, from real UK Dentists.
- Pension Plan ā 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 ā An ISA savings account is a great way to meet your longer term personal financial goals.
- Free Mortgage Advice
- Go & Live ā Financial Wellbeing Hub
- Death in Service Benefit ā 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 āIām Interestedā and start your career with Securitas UK today.
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