About this role
Company Description
🚨 We're Hiring: Security Officer 🚨
📍 Location: Winchester
💰 Pay: £13.45 per hour
📅 Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off (Days)
⏰ Hours: 42 hours per week
🎓 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!
Grade: 3.1: Site Based
See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.
To provide a professional security service at the assigned location in accordance with site assignment instructions and customer requirements, ensuring the protection of people, property, and assets. The successful Security Officer will consistently deliver exceptional customer service while demonstrating the core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. As a Security Officer, you will maintain a strong security presence while responding effectively to incidents and supporting site operations. Please note that a valid SIA licence must be obtained before commencing operational duties. This opportunity is ideal for a dedicated Security Officer who is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment at all times.
Job Description
Responsibilities
You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:
Welcome and assist staff, visitors, and contractors.
Conduct regular security patrols and site inspections.
Monitor CCTV, alarms, and access control systems.
Prevent unauthorised access and maintain site security.
Manage keys, passes, and visitor access.
Respond to incidents, emergencies, and evacuations.
Report hazards, incidents, and security concerns.
Maintain accurate records, logs, and handovers.
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and site procedures.
Support the protection of people, property, and assets.
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:
Valid SIA Licence (essential).
Minimum 2 years' Security Officer or Control Room experience.
Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and public holidays as required.
Right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable employment and address history.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
Ability to obtain SC (Security Clearance).
CCTV Licence desirable.
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
Willing and able to conduct regular site patrols and respond to incidents as required.
Excellent observational skills, attention to detail, and a professional approach to security operations.
Additional Information
See a different world with Securitas UK
Ready to make a difference? You're one step closer to joining over 322,000 colleagues worldwide who help make your world a safer place every day.
At Securitas, our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness guide everything we do. We believe in making a clear promise to our people:
- Opportunity – Seeing potential in every person
- People – Putting people at the heart of what we do
- Purpose – Making your world a safer place
So what happens next?
Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully and is here to support you throughout the process. Whatever the outcome, you'll always hear back from us.
Creating spaces for you to belong
We're proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Through our networks, partnerships and celebrations throughout the year, we're building a culture where differences are valued and people can be themselves.
Ready to see a rewarding world?
From day one, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including:
- Employee discounts with leading global and local brands.
- Health and wellbeing support, 24/7 online GP services.
- Pension and financial wellbeing resources and support.
- Life assurance for added peace of mind.
- Employee eligibility to EV Schemes (Subject to graded benefits).
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