Job Description

Recruiting for Area Security Officer
Location Derry/Londonderry and surroundung areas
Pay Rate 12.60 ( up to 13.45 per hour in April 2026)
Hours of work 40 per week
Shift Pattern Covering Various
Do you consider yourself to be a people person?
Does that sound like you?
If so, then have you considered a career as a security officer? A career that offers you flexibility, variety, full training and a recognised qualification at no initial cost to you?
Benefits

• 5.6 weeks holiday per year, 8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays (worked or not worked)
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Great 4 Savings Employee Discount Scheme
• Progression, training and development opportunities
• We offer increased work opportunity seasonally - in the Spring and Summer we have increased events and opportunities to work at seasonal sites
• Contracted hours mean we will pay you even if we cannot schedule you for work

Sounds good doesn't it?
If you are wanting to consider this position, we are currently recruiting for Area Security Officer's in Banbridge!
Our Area Security officer's provide professional Security and customer service for our clients and their customers, with varying shift patterns covering a minamum of 5 different sites with in a 35 mile radius, across multiple government sites, You will need to hold a full UK driving license and have your own transport, and complete baseline clearance as part of our screening process for the civil service contract
due to multiple sensitive sites within this contract we will in additional sponsor a Counter Terrorism Clearance for the successful candidate
Am I suited to being a Area Security Officer?
Previous experience in security is not a must, but if you're already working in the industry, or have before, we welcome you to join our team. We know you'll get off to a flying start!
A typical week will include:

• Building relationships with employers and community organisations
• Working as part of a team and on your own depending on site requirements
• Based in government buildings, you'll be working within clear guidelines, dealing with employees & members of the public who need to attend the building
• An opportunity to work across a number of sites where you will gain increased knowledge, growing your own value as a guard

If you are aged 18 or over and are a confident communicator who is a team player with the drive to provide a friendly and professional service all times, then this could be the career for you!
You will just need to complete the following application form and one of our Recruiters will be in touch to discuss the next steps. Our recruitment and selection process will include an interview and screening to BS7858 standards.
Given the nature of the industry, we do need to ask some questions for security and compliance purposes, but don't worry - you will only need to complete them once.
In 2021, G4S, a London-based global security company, was acquired by Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. This acquisition expanded Allied Universal's footprint and infrastructure on a global and local level. Through a global workforce of approximately 800,000 people*, we leverage best practices in communities all over the world. With revenue of approximately $20 billion, we have the resources to deploy efficient processes and systems to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. In Europe, we have an extensive network of offices and more than 46,500 employees to support our local communities and customers. We believe there is no greater purpose than serving and safeguarding customers, communities and people in today's world. Allied Universal is There for you(TM). For more information, please visit or .
*Total workforce includes employees and subcontractors

Skills Required