Company Description
Join Our Team as a Security Officer in London🔐
Are you passionate about creating a safe and secure environment? Securitas is looking for a dedicated Security Officer to protect people and property in London!
As a vital member of our security team, you'll be on the frontline, closely monitoring activities and reporting any incidents with tools such as wands and metal detectors. With a strong focus on continuous training and service improvement, you'll play an essential role in maintaining a secure and safe environment.
Position Details:
- 🕒 Shift Patterns: Monday - Saturday
- 💰 Pay: £19.50 per hour
- ⏰ Weekly Hours: 8 hours per day
- 📜 Qualifications: SIA DS/CP license ONLY (NO SG license)
- 🚗 Transportation: Must have a valid driving license or reliable access to transport
Why Work with Securitas?
At Securitas, we recognise and value your commitment to safety. As a Security Officer, you'll join a dynamic and supportive team, where your contributions are crucial to our security mission. Make a real difference in the safety and well-being of those you protect by joining us today!
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- High-End Security Service: Deliver a consistently exceptional security service, protecting the client's employees, property, and assets in line with their requirements.
- Central Point of Contact: Be the recognised central point for all incidents, ensuring swift and effective responses.
- Emergency Preparedness: Be the first responder during emergencies, already on-site and trained to take appropriate action.
- Proactive Approach: Address security-related issues promptly and effectively throughout your duty.
- Visible Presence: Uphold the highest level of bearing and deportment, staying alert, inquisitive, and maintaining a strong security presence.
Key Skills Required:
- Organised: Efficiently manage your time and responsibilities to maintain top-tier security.
- Communication: Excel in both written and oral communication, ensuring clear and effective interactions.
- Self-Management: Take initiative and handle tasks independently with confidence.
- Problem Solving: Quickly and effectively address any issues that arise.
- Relationship Building: Foster positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and visitors.
- Customer Focus: Always prioritise customer satisfaction and safety.
- Professional Bearing: Maintain an excellent professional appearance and demeanour at all times.
Qualifications
- SIA DS/CP license ONLY (NO SG license)
- Ex Armed Forces or Police experience would be preferred
- Right to work in the UK
- 5-year checkable work history
- Dependant on Location - Ability to acquire Enhanced DBS checks
- Able to stand for long periods of time
- Reasonable commuting distance
- Customer Service experience.
- Good organisational skills.
- Reliable and customer focused with a commitment to exemplary service
Additional Information
It’s great to see you’re considering a career with us here at Securitas UK! You're one step away from joining our global team of over 375,000 professionals.
Why Choose Securitas UK?
At Securitas UK, we are on a mission to make the world a safer place, driven by our core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. We foster empowerment, innovation, and growth, offering industry-leading training and career development opportunities.
What You Can Expect
Applying for a new role can be exciting yet daunting. Our dedicated Recruitment Team carefully reviews every application, and we appreciate your patience. Need support? We’re here to help—just drop us an email.
Diversity & Inclusion: Be Yourself at Securitas
We are an all-inclusive employer, embracing individuality and diversity as key to our success. Our belonging strategy focuses on:
- Career Growth: Clear pathways from apprenticeships to leadership programs.
- Inclusive Leadership: A culture of respect, transparency, and collaboration.
- Fair Pay & Benefits: Competitive, equitable compensation and benefits.
Our Commitment to You
We support our workforce through initiatives such as:
- Employee Networks – Safe spaces to connect and influence policies for change.
- Race at Work Charter & Armed Forces Covenant – Supporting equality and inclusion.
- Disability Confident Employer – Ensuring accessibility with our Reasonable Adjustment Passport. With our Level 2 Disability Confident Employer Certification - We commit to guaranteeing an interview to anyone who discloses a disability at screening, providing they live within the location requirements.
- Health & Well-being Programs – Mental health support and workplace wellness.
- Neurodiversity Top Employer Certification – Leading inclusivity for neurodivergent individuals.
We celebrate diversity year-round with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE, and Black History Month and so much more!
Take the Next Step
Join us and be part of a team that values you. Click ‘I'm Interested' and start your career with Securitas UK today!
