Core Security Officer

Company Description

🔒 Security Officer🔒

📍 Location: Washington

⏳ Hours: 42 hours per week (with additional hours available)

🕒 Shift Pattern: 4 day on 4 days off , 2 days and 2 nights

💰 Rate of Pay: £14.51 per hour

Are you a reliable and dedicated security professional looking for a challenging role? We are seeking a Security Officer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and is committed to ensuring safety and security across multiple locations.

💪 What We Offer:

✔ Competitive pay at £14.51 per hour 💷

✔ 42-hour work week with additional hours available 💼

✔ Dynamic shift pattern ( nightshift and weekends) 🕒

✔ Full training and uniform provided 🎓

✔ Opportunity for career progression and growth 🚀

✔ Great Benefits:

• Paid holiday leave 🌴

• Pension scheme 💼

• Employee discounts 🛍️

• Overtime opportunities 💸

🔒 Your Role:

As a Security Officer, your main responsibility will be to ensure the safety and security of premises in Washington, providing excellent security services for staff, visitors, and property. You will be required to patrol, monitor CCTV, and provide a visible security presence.

Job Description

Detailed Job Duties:

• 🚶 Patrols: Conduct regular foot and vehicle patrols across the Scotstoun a to ensure premises are secure and free from any unauthorized activity.

• 🔒 Access Control: Monitor and control access to the site by checking the identification of visitors and staff. Enforce the site's access policies and procedures.

• 🛡️ Surveillance: Monitor CCTV systems to detect any unusual or suspicious activities. Respond appropriately to any identified risks.

• 🏢 Incident Response: React promptly to security breaches, medical emergencies, fire alarms, and any other security-related incidents.

• 🔔 Alarm Systems: Ensure that alarms are activated or deactivated according to shift requirements, maintaining strict adherence to security procedures.

• 📝 Reporting: Keep accurate records of incidents, activities, and any security concerns throughout the shift. Ensure incidents are reported to the appropriate personnel.

• 🚪 Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure health and safety protocols are followed to create a safe working environment.

• 🎖 Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service while maintaining a professional security presence at all times.

Qualifications

🔧 What We’re Looking For:

• 🔐 Valid SIA Licence (essential)

• 💬 Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach

• 🕔 Ability to remain calm under pressure and act decisively when necessary

• 🇬🇧 Must be a British national by birth or have held a British passport for a minimum of 5 years

• 🗂 Must have a 5-year checkable work history

• 🔑 Must be willing and able to obtain SC clearance

If you're ready to take on a vital role in maintaining security across Washington, apply today and join a team dedicated to providing exceptional service!

📩 Apply today and become a key member of our security team!

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.

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• Pay Rate (UK): Hourly
• Compensation: from GBP 14.51 - hourly