We’re Hiring: Mobile Patrol Officer

📍 Location: Bristol
💰 Pay: £12.60 per hour
📅 Hours: 48 hours per week
🎓 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

To be eligible for this role, you must have & Desirable

• 5‑year checkable work history
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence
• Valid SIA Licence
• First Aid at Work certificate
• A positive, can‑do attitude
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Opportunity for progression within the role through ongoing training and development
• Previous experience in mobile or security roles

A successful mobile patrol officer must have a full five‑year checkable work history, a Full UK Manual Driving Licence, a valid SIA Licence, and a First Aid at Work certificate. The role requires a positive, can‑do attitude, along with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team—key qualities for any mobile patrol officer working across multiple sites. Ideally, the candidate will also have previous experience in mobile or security roles, with the opportunity for progression through ongoing training and development, allowing the mobile patrol officer to continue building their skills and advance within the position.

Purpose

As a Mobile Security Officer, you will provide mobile security services and world-class client service excellence across a portfolio of client sites within a designated geographical area. You will perform various tasks such as lock/unlock services, mobile security, alarm responses, vacant property inspections, patrols, and other mobile services as directed by the Deputy Branch Manager. Your role is to protect clients’ people, property, and assets while consistently upholding Securitas core values: Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness, ensuring their world is a safer place.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mobile security services, including locks/unlocks, internal/external patrols, alarm responses, vacant property checks, and escort duties.
• Maintain a professional, polite, and helpful attitude towards clients, their staff, and colleagues.
• Follow instructions from Team Leaders and work collaboratively with the team.
• Wear full uniform at all times, clearly displaying your SIA licence and Company ID.
• Complete vehicle checks and handovers each shift, ensuring the safety of the vehicle and equipment.
• Drive safely, following the Highway Code and representing the company professionally.
• Follow correct key management procedures.
• Adhere to assignment instructions and review site logs before attending each location.
• Escalate incidents, break‑ins, health and safety issues, and RTAs according to process.
• Complete Security/SLAM compliance, ensuring accurate reporting and data capture.
• Comply with SOP13, SOP18, the driver’s handbook, and the driver code of conduct.
• Conduct patrols and escorts, ensuring DGs and assets are safe before leaving any site.
• Protect company property, ensuring devices (e.g., PDAs, dashcams) are secure and operational.

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.

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:

• 5‑year checkable employment history, The right to work in the UK
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence
• Valid SIA Licence , First Aid at Work certificate
• Positive, can‑do attitude, Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good IT skills and strong communication abilities (written and spoken English)
• Flexibility to work 12‑hour shifts, including days, nights, and weekends
• Previous experience in a similar role (preferred but not essential)
• Minimum one year of mobile security experience (preferred but not essential)

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.

Your Benefits

• 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.

See a different world.