Overview
Hours: 42 hours, 4 on 4 off, days/nights/weekends.
Company Description
We’re Hiring: Security Officer
Location: Yeovil BA20
* Pay: £14.46 Per Hour
* Annual: £31,580.64 per year
Please note: Although the advert states Taunton, the actual site location is Yeovil, which is a reasonable and commutable distance.
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: Site Based
We are seeking a Security Officer to join us at a large client site in Yeovil. You will play a key role in maintaining safety and compliance across the site, ensuring high standards of service, safety and experience for staff, visitors, and contractors. This role is suitable for candidates who can respond effectively to varied situations while upholding strong service standards. We encourage applications from other sectors with transferable skills. We provide the training. No SIA Licence is required; if you already have a licence, please apply as well.
Note: this role requires you to have the following:
* A Full UK Driving Licence
* Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance
* Commitment to the company’s values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness
Job Description
You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:
* What you’ll be doing:
* Prevent and deter unauthorised access, monitor fire/intruder alarms and CCTV
* Conduct internal and external security patrols as per Assignment Instructions
* Manage traffic control and parking restrictions when required
* Operate and test security equipment, including radios and other devices
* Manage keys, locking/unlocking duties, and maintain security logs and records
* Issue visitor and contractor passes and manage lost property
* Support staff, visitors, and contractors with safety guidance while safeguarding the premises
* Report hazards, faults, unsafe practices, accidents and maintain clear emergency routes
* Respond to First Aid equipment usage and investigate fire alarm activations
* Report at-risk property and prevent loss, waste, and unnecessary energy use
* Apply ‘stop and search’ policies, conduct initial investigations, and report incidents
* Deliver outstanding customer service and resolve visitor or staff issues professionally
* Maintain high standards of uniform, behaviour, and presentation
* Complete all paperwork accurately, follow handover procedures, and adhere to Assignment Instructions
* Perform additional duties as required and uphold the core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness
* Note: The responsibilities listed give a good sense of the role. If you meet the minimum requirements and believe you’ve got what it takes, we’d love to hear from you.
Qualifications
What you’ll bring:
* BPSS and Security Check clearance
* A willingness to acquire an SIA Licence (no licence required to apply); applicants with an SIA Licence are welcome
* Resident in the UK for at least 5 years (for BPSS/SC purposes)
* Full UK driving licence
* Right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable history
* Excellent communication skills in English—both written and spoken
* Customer focused, polite, tactful and discrete
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. We live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, and our People Promise: Opportunity, People, Purpose.
Your Benefits
* STRIVE – Securitas Perks discounts on retailers and services
* Dental Plans
* HSF Health Plan
* Cycle to Work
* Specsavers
* WeCare – 24/7 online GP and mental health support
* Toothfairy – Online dental guidance
* Pension Plan and Payroll ISA
* Free Mortgage Advice
* Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub
* Death in Service Benefit for permanent employees
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