We’re Hiring: Security Officer x2 

📍 Location: Hazelwood, Derbyshire, UK
💰 Pay: £12.60 per hour
📅 Hours: 12-hour shifts - 42 hours per week average - days and nights
🎓 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!

• SIA licence - SG or DS
• Right to work in the UK, aged 18 or over.
• Willing to work shifts including days, nights, and weekends.
• Experience as a Security Officer.
• Full UK driving licence and own transport.

The Security Officer is responsible for delivering a professional security service that protects people, property, and assets by following Assignment Instructions and customer requirements. As a Security Officer, they are expected to always act with professionalism and ensure a safe and secure environment. The Security Officer must also uphold Securitas’ core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness in every aspect of their role.

Responsibilities

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

The role involves protecting property and premises by preventing unauthorised access, monitoring alarms and CCTV, conducting patrols, managing parking, completing lock/unlock duties, and reporting incidents while maintaining equipment and passes. Officers must uphold health & safety by ensuring the safety of staff and visitors, reporting hazards, following emergency and First Aid procedures, and keeping accurate records. They help prevent loss and waste by identifying risks such as theft or vandalism and reducing unnecessary energy use. To prevent and deter crime, they use radios and security devices, conduct searches when required, and investigate and report suspicious activity. Strong customer service is essential, including providing professional support, handling queries, and maintaining high presentation standards. Additional responsibilities include completing handovers, maintaining paperwork, attending training, following company policies, and carrying out any duties requested by management. Key competencies include self-management, decision making, communication skills, operational excellence, and relationship building & networking.

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:

• SIA licence - SG or DS, First Aid qualification. 
• Right to work in the UK, aged 18 or over.
• Five-year checkable employment history, no criminal convictions.
• Excellent communication skills & customer focus, IT skills to a moderate level
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Punctual and reliable, willing to work shifts including days, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to uphold core values: Integrity, Vigilance, Helpfulness.
• Experience as a Security Officer.
• Full UK driving licence and own transport.

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.

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.