Security officer

📍Location: Plymouth, UK
💰 Pay: £12.80 per hour
📅 Hours: 6 on 3 off or 8 on 4 off
🎓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!

The Security Officer is responsible for delivering a professional security service that protects people, property, and assets in line with Assignment Instructions and customer requirements. As a Security Officer, you will help maintain a safe environment through effective patrols, monitoring, incident reporting, and excellent customer service. An SIA licence is required, and the Security Officer will be expected to uphold the core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.

* Working towards or holding a valid SIA licence.
* Good communication skills and customer focus, ability to work independently and in a team.
* Reliable, punctual, and flexible with shifts (days/nights/weekends).
* Full UK driving licence and own transport desirable.
* Security experience 2+ years (Preferred)


Job Description

Responsibilities

You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:

* Protect property and premises through patrols, monitoring alarms/CCTV, managing keys, issuing passes, and maintaining accurate logs.
* Support health & safety by identifying risks, responding to incidents, and maintaining First Aid equipment.
* Prevent loss and crime by reporting risks, conducting searches, operating security equipment, and handling investigations.
* Deliver excellent customer service by assisting staff/visitors, handling enquiries, and maintaining a professional image.
* Complete handovers, documentation, and any tasks requested by management, while upholding Securitas values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.

Please note - 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:

We’re looking for someone who sees a different world—someone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, you’ll have:

* Working towards or holding a valid SIA licence.
* Right to work in the UK.
* Over 18, five-year checkable work history or valid documentation for gaps.
* No criminal convictions.
* Good communication skills and customer focus, ability to work independently and in a team.
* Reliable, punctual, and flexible with shifts (days/nights/weekends).
* Full UK driving licence and own transport desirable.
* Security experience 2+ years (Preferred)

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 (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.

* 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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