Security Officer

Security Officer

Security Officer

Securitas

Bury St Edmunds, UK

4 days ago

No application

About

  • Company Description
  • 🚨Security Officer Opportunity🚨
  • Are you passionate about maintaining a safe and secure environment?
  • We're looking for Security Officer to join our professional team and play a key role in safeguarding our operations working in a gatehouse environment. ✨
  • Become part of a team that values professionalism, commitment and a strong focus on security.✨
  • Hours: 42 hours a week🕒
  • Salary: £13.25 per hour💰
  • Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off nights⏰
  • If you're ready to elevate your career, contribute to a dynamic team, and play a vital role in ensuring the safety of our clients, we want to hear from you! Apply now and seize this rewarding and challenging opportunity!
  • Job Description

🌍What you'll do

  • Safeguard our client's site, ensuring the safety of employees, visitors, and contractors
  • Working in a Gatehouse role
  • Conduct internal and external foot patrols, oversee access control, and keep a watchful eye for anything suspicious
  • Liaise with emergency services if required
  • Provide excellent customer service, guidance, and support while maintaining top-notch security
  • Take charge in any challenging situations until external support arrives
  • Ensure health and safety standards are upheld, record and report hazards promptly
  • Qualifications

💼What we need from you

  • A valid SIA Licence
  • Minimum 1 year experience within a security role
  • Knowledge of access control systems
  • Ability to travel to site within 45 minutes
  • Right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable history (enhanced screening required)
  • Strong communication skills, a customer-first attitude, and a keen eye for detail
  • Computer literate - able to use basic IT systems
  • Additional Information
  • It’s great to see you’re considering a career with us here at Securitas UK! You're one step away from joining our global team of over 375,000 professionals.
  • Why Choose Securitas UK?
  • At Securitas UK, we are on a mission to make the world a safer place, driven by our core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. We foster empowerment, innovation, and growth, offering industry-leading training and career development opportunities.
  • What You Can Expect
  • Applying for a new role can be exciting yet daunting. Our dedicated Recruitment Team carefully reviews every application, and we appreciate your patience. Need support? We’re here to help—just drop us an email.
  • Diversity & Inclusion: Be Yourself at Securitas

We are an all-inclusive employer, embracing individuality and diversity as key to our success. Our belonging strategy focuses on

  • Career Growth: Clear pathways from apprenticeships to leadership programs.
  • Inclusive Leadership: A culture of respect, transparency, and collaboration.
  • Fair Pay & Benefits: Competitive, equitable compensation and benefits.
  • Our Commitment to You

We support our workforce through initiatives such as

  • Employee Networks – Safe spaces to connect and influence policies for change.
  • Race at Work Charter & Armed Forces Covenant – Supporting equality and inclusion.
  • Disability Confident Employer – Ensuring accessibility with our Reasonable Adjustment Passport. With our Level 2 Disability Confident Employer Certification - We commit to guaranteeing an interview to anyone who discloses a disability at screening, providing they live within the location requirements.
  • Health & Well-being Programs – Mental health support and workplace wellness.
  • Neurodiversity Top Employer Certification – Leading inclusivity for neurodivergent individuals.
  • We celebrate diversity year-round with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE, and Black History Month and so much more!
  • Take the Next Step
  • Join us and be part of a team that values you. Click ‘I'm Interested' and start your career with Securitas UK today!