Security Officer

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Location:

Cheltenham
💰 Pay: £14.51
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Hours:


Average 52 hours per week based on NIGHTS Friday to Monday
🎓 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!

See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.

• Act as the first point of contact for staff and visitors, delivering exceptional customer service.
• Ensure the security and integrity of the premises through active monitoring and regular patrols.
• Manage front-of-house duties
  , including reception and access control.
• Respond promptly to alarms, incidents, and emergencies
  .
• Maintain accurate incident reports and security logs
  .
• Uphold company standards for professional conduct and presentation
  .

• Valid SIA licence (Security Guarding or Door Supervisor).
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to remain alert and proactive during overnight shifts.
• Experience in corporate security, reception security, or control room duties (desirable).
• Competent in using CCTV, access control, and basic IT systems.
• Reliable, professional, and able to work independently.

• Provide security services at the working location in line with Assignment Instructions and customer requirements.
• Protect customers’ employees, property, and assets.
• Deliver high levels of customer service demonstrating Securitas’ core values:
  Integrity, Vigilance, Helpfulness
  .
• Must have a full SIA Licence before starting operational shifts.

As a Security Officer, you will ensure protection of property and premises by preventing unauthorized access
, monitoring fire alarms
, intruder alarms
, and CCTV
, conducting patrols
, managing keys
, and maintaining logs and records
. You’ll also handle visitor passes
, lost property
, and perform security equipment tests
. Prevent loss and waste by reporting risks and securing premises during patrols. Deter crime by operating security devices
, enforcing stop and search policies
, and reporting incidents
. Additional duties include completing paperwork
, making check calls
, and supporting branch management
. Demonstrate Integrity
, Vigilance
, and Helpfulness
, while prioritizing safety and compliance. Key competencies include Manages Self
, Decision Making
, Communication Skills
, Operational Excellence
, and Relationship Building
.

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 (Security Guarding or Door Supervisor).
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends
  .
• Right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable history
  .
• Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken.
• No current criminal convictions.
• Ability to embody and uphold Securitas core values:
  Integrity, Vigilance, Helpfulness
  .
• Excellent communication skills and strong customer focus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Prior experience as a Security Officer in the security industry.
• A First Aid qualification would be advantageous.
• A full UK driving licence and own transport.
• Experience in corporate security, reception security, or control room duties.
• Competent in using CCTV, access control, and basic IT systems.

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.

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

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