Company Description
We’re Hiring: Security Officer
Location: Yeovil
Pay: £14.04 per hour
Hours: 30 hours per week with overtime available
From day one you’ll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, mentorship, and a full range 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 at Securitas, you’ll do more than protect. Your presence will make others feel safe, welcome and supported. Whether you’re patrolling key areas, managing gatehouse duties, or being the friendly face clients rely on, you’ll be an essential part of a world‑leading aerospace and defence organisation.
Responsibilities
* 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 vigilant, reporting incidents and preventing disruption.
* Accurately maintaining records of all activity and handovers.
Please note – the responsibilities listed here aren’t the full picture, but they give you a good sense of the role.
Qualifications
* A valid SIA licence.
* Resident in the UK for at least 5 years (for BPSS / SC purposes).
* Full UK driving licence.
* The right to work in the UK, with a 5‑year checkable history.
* Strong communication skills in English – both written and spoken.
* Customer focused, polite, tactful and discreet.
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. We believe in your future, not just your past. At Securitas, you’ll find a career built on trust, respect and progress.
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.
Benefits
* Financial benefits: good rates of pay, company pension, life assurance, mortgage advice and more.
* Wellbeing support: dental and physical health plans, learning and development opportunities.
* Exclusive discounts: car leasing schemes, high‑street brands, online shopping and even a Costco membership.
* STRIVE – Securitas Perks providing discounts on a variety of retailers and services.
* Dental Plans, HSF Health Plan, Cycle to Work, Specsavers discounts, WeCare 24/7 GP service, Toothfairy online dental advice, Pension Plan, Payroll ISA, free mortgage advice, Go & Live financial wellbeing hub.
* Death in Service Benefit for permanent employees.
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 support equality through Employee Networks, the Race at Work Charter and the Armed Forces Covenant. We also celebrate diversity with events such as BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries
Security and Investigations
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Take the Next Step
Join a team that values you. Click ‘I’m Interested’ and start your career with Securitas UK today. See a different world.
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