Company Description
We’re Hiring: Security Officer
Location: Cardiff
Pay: £12.71
Hours: 56
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
See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.
Role Overview
As a security officer, the purpose of the role is to provide a welcoming security presence while ensuring the safety of staff, visitors, and patients. The security officer plays a key part in preventing theft, accidents, and incidents, as well as supporting CCTV operations. Key responsibilities include the protection of property and premises through regular patrols of buildings and grounds, checking alarms, fire doors, and secure areas, and managing access control and keys. The security officer is also required to respond to incidents such as intruders, fire alarms, or suspicious activity, monitor CCTV systems, complete daily logs and incident reports, and provide emergency support when needed.
Key Responsibilities / Requirements
* Conduct regular safety and security patrols across the site.
* Ensure full compliance with all regulations, policies, and procedures.
* Support emergency protocols, including evacuations, searches, and incident response.
* Maintain vigilance at all times, reporting incidents promptly and preventing disruption.
* Accurately record all activity, incidents, and handover information.
* Valid SIA Licence.
* Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
* First Aid qualification required.
* Strong command of English (written and verbal).
* Minimum 5 years’ experience within the security industry.
* Right to work in the UK.
* 5-year checkable work history/ Education.
* Willingness to undertake a company-provided fire safety course.
* Ability to commute within a reasonable distance.
* Strong organisational skills.
* Reliable, professional, and customer-focused with a commitment to exemplary service.
What You’ll Receive
From day one, you’ll have access to excellent Learning and Development opportunities, dedicated mentorship, and a wide range of benefits — including big brand discounts and company-supported give-back schemes.
Responsibilities
You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:
* Welcoming and assisting staff, visitors, and contractors.
* Conducting regular safety and security patrols.
* Ensuring compliance with regulations and procedures.
* Supporting emergency protocols, including evacuations, and searches.
* Keeping vigilance at all times, reporting incidents, and preventing disruption.
* Accurately maintaining records of all activity and handovers.
* Strong personal qualities, including excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure while maintaining a professional presence.
* Delivering exceptional customer service by providing clear directions and positive engagement.
* Assisting in challenging situations, such as helping lost individuals or managing conflicts.
* Key duties include monitoring reception areas, supporting staff with unfamiliar visitors, responding promptly to callouts, liaising with emergency services, and consistently following company procedures.
* Training in safeguarding, fire safety, conflict resolution, and manual handling is required.
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:
* Valid SIA Licence.
* Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
* First Aid qualification required.
* Strong command of English (written and verbal).
* Minimum 5 years’ experience within the security industry.
* Right to work in the UK.
* 5-year checkable work history/ Education.
* Willingness to undertake a company-provided fire safety course.
* Ability to commute within a reasonable distance.
* Strong organisational skills.
* Reliable, professional, and customer-focused with a commitment to exemplary service.
Why Join Securitas?
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.
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 and support equality through Employee Networks, the Race at Work Charter, and the Armed Forces Covenant. We celebrate diversity with events such as 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.
* Dental Plans – A range of plans providing support and cash back towards everyday dental costs.
* HSF Health Plan – Cash plans at discounted rates, covering unexpected costs.
* Cycle to Work – A cost‑effective way to get a new bike or equipment.
* Specsavers – Save money on eye tests and spectacles.
* WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support, get fit programme and more.
* Toothfairy – Online access to advice and guidance from UK dentists.
* Pension Plan – Build up a benefit in the Securitas Pension Plan.
* Payroll ISA – An ISA savings account.
* Free Mortgage Advice.
* Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub.
* Death in Service Benefit – Pension coverage for life assurance.
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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