Job Description

Company Description

We're Hiring: Security Officer

Location: Caldicot

Pay: 12.48 Per Hour

Hours: 42 hours 4 on 4 off night shifts

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!

SIA licence

First Aid required

Minimum 5 years' experience within security

5-year checkable work history

Conducting regular safety and security patrols as a Security Officer.

Ensuring compliance with regulations and procedures, demonstrating the responsibilities of a Security Officer.

Supporting emergency protocols, including evacuations and searches, which are key duties for a Security Officer.

Responsibilities

You'll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:


To provide a security service at the working location in line with Assignment Instructions and customer requirements, ensuring protection of employees, property, and assets. Must uphold Securitas' core values:

Integrity, Vigilance, Helpfulness

.

Note:

Must have acquired a valid SIA licence before starting operational shifts.


The role involves

Protection of Property and Premises

by preventing unauthorized access, monitoring alarms and

CCTV

, conducting internal and external patrols as per

Assignment Instructions

, managing

traffic control

and parking restrictions, performing routine tests of

security equipment

, handling

keys

and locking/unlocking duties, maintaining

logbooks and records

, issuing

visitor/contractor passes

, and managing

lost property

. Under

Health and Safety

, the officer must provide guidance and information to staff, visitors, and contractors, follow

health and safety procedures

, report hazards and accidents, ensure

emergency escape routes

are clear, report shortages in

First Aid boxes

, notify the

Security Operations Centre

in emergencies, and respond to

fire alarm activations

. To

Prevent Loss and Waste

, the officer should report property at risk of being lost, stolen, or vandalized, and switch off unnecessary lights and close windows during patrols. For

Prevent and Deter Crime

, responsibilities include operating

radios

, pagers, and other security equipment, implementing

stop-and-search policies

, and investigating and reporting incidents. In terms of

Customer Service

, the officer must deliver outstanding service, handle problems for staff and visitors, maintain a professional

appearance and uniform

, and answer calls professionally.

Other Responsibilities

The role also includes

booking on and off shifts

and completing necessary

checks

, ensuring all

paperwork

is completed in a timely manner, and undertaking

other duties

as requested by management. Additionally, the officer must demonstrate a clear understanding and engagement with the

Securitas core values

of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness throughout all tasks.

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:

SIA licence

First Aid required

Strong command of English, both written and verbal, IT Literate

Minimum 5 years' experience within security

Right to work in the UK

5-year checkable work history

The purpose is to ensure the candidate is willing to undertake company-provided courses, lives within a reasonable commuting distance, demonstrates good organisational skills, and is reliable and customer-focused with a commitment to exemplary service.

Why Join Securitas?

We have a promise to our people, a 'People Promise' 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 that's good.

Purpose: We make your world a safer place.

We believe in your future, not just your past. At Securitas, you'll find a career built on trust, respect, and progress.

Additional Information

It's great to see you're 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

- We see potential in every person and situation

People

- We open our eyes to all that's good

Purpose

- We make your world a safer place

What You Can Expect

Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting, but we're here to support you--just email us if you need help.

Diversity & Inclusion - 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 Women's Day, PRIDE and Black History Month

.

Your Benefits

STRIVE

- 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

- A range of plans providing support, providing cash back towards everyday dental costs, such as dental examinations, X-rays, and treatment

HSF Health Plan

- 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

- 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

- Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.

WeCare

- A 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.

Toothfairy

- Online access to advice and guidance, from real UK Dentists.

Pension Plan

- 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

- An ISA savings account is a great way to meet your longer term personal financial goals.

Free Mortgage Advice

Go & Live

- Financial Wellbeing Hub

Death in Service Benefit

- 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 'I'm Interested' and start your career with Securitas UK today.

See a different world.