We’re Hiring: Security Officer

📍 Location: Bristol
💰 Pay: £13.61 per hour
📅 Hours: Average 42 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off – Days & Nights
🕖 07:00–19:00 | 19:00–07:00
📌 Grade: Site Based

See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.

We are seeking a highly professional Corporate Security Officer to join our team supporting a prestigious client in a critical corporate environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Security Officer who takes pride in delivering high standards of safety, protection, and customer service while operating in a professional corporate setting.

From day one, the successful Security Officer will gain access to outstanding Learning & Development opportunities, mentorship, and a wide range of company benefits, including big brand discounts and give‑back schemes.

Key Requirements

• Valid SIA Licence (Security Guarding or Door Supervisor)
• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)
  Please note: SC clearance requires applicants to have lived in the UK for a minimum of 5 years.-Security Check (SC) Clearance*
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• High level of integrity, reliability, and attention to detail
• Ability to work a rotating shift pattern, including nights
• Right to work in the UK

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a visible and proactive security presence across the site
• Control access and egress, ensuring all personnel and visitors follow security protocols
• Conduct regular internal and external patrols
• Monitor CCTV and security systems in line with company procedures
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and emergencies professionally and efficiently
• Maintain accurate logs, reports, and incident records
• Deliver excellent customer service to staff, visitors, and contractors
• Support the client’s security culture and uphold site integrity at all times

Responsibilities

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

Purpose

To provide a professional security service at the designated site in accordance with Assignment Instructions and customer requirements, ensuring the safety and protection of the customer’s employees, property, and assets.
The role also aims to deliver the highest standards of customer service while consistently demonstrating Securitas’ core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.
(Note: Security Officers must hold a valid SIA licence before commencing operational duties.)

Responsibilities

Protection of Property and Premises

• Prevent and deter unauthorised access to the site, monitoring fire alarms, intruder alarms, and CCTV systems as required.
• Carry out internal and external security patrols in line with Assignment Instructions.
• Manage traffic control and enforce parking restrictions when necessary.
• Conduct routine checks of security equipment to ensure it is functioning correctly.
• Control keys and perform locking and unlocking duties as specified in the Assignment Instructions.
• Ensure all customer- and Securitas‑provided equipment is used and managed in accordance with agreed procedures.
• Maintain accurate logbooks and records in line with Assignment Instructions.
• Issue visitor and contractor passes in accordance with site procedures.
• Handle lost property in line with Assignment Instructions and company policy.

Health and Safety

• Provide assistance, guidance, and information to staff, visitors, and contractors while ensuring the site remains secure.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times, reporting and recording any faults, hazards, or unsafe working practices to the supervisor or manager.
• Report and document all accidents in accordance with Assignment Instructions.
• Keep all walkways and emergency escape routes clear at all times.
• Record any use of First Aid equipment and report shortages or deficiencies in First Aid boxes.
• Notify the Securitas Operations Centre (SOC) in the event of an emergency and follow all instructions provided.
• Investigate and record the cause of all fire alarm activations.

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:

• Valid SIA Licence (Security Guarding or Door Supervisor)

Due to the nature of this role, candidates must be able to achieve:

• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)
  Please note: SC clearance requires applicants to have lived in the UK for a minimum of 5 years.-Security Check (SC) Clearance*
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends.
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history.
• Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken.

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.