We’re Hiring: Mobile Patrol Officer

📍 Location: Cardiff, UK
💰 Pay: £13.40
📅 Hours: 42 Hours 4 on 4 off 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!

Grade: Site Based

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

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. As a Mobile Security Officer, you will perform various tasks such as locks/unlocks, escort services, alarm responses, vacant property inspections, patrols, and other mobile services as directed by the Deputy Branch Manager. Your role as a Mobile Security Officer 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

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

Key Skills & Essential Requirements

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and prioritise tasks
• Excellent timekeeping with a strong record of reliability
• Full UK manual driving licence with solid driving experience
• Valid SIA Licence
• Strong decision-making skills in fast-paced and dynamic environments
• Experienced in lone working while maintaining safety and professionalism
• Capable of managing a varied workload efficiently
• Experience working with a diverse range of customers and environments

Core Responsibilities (Mobile Security Officer)

• Deliver mobile security services including lock/unlock duties, internal/external patrols, alarm responses, property inspections, and escorts
• Maintain a professional, courteous, and helpful approach with clients, staff, and colleagues
• Follow assignment instructions and collaborate effectively with team members and Team Leaders
• Conduct dynamic risk assessments when attending client sites
• Complete accurate incident reports, including incidents, break-ins, health & safety issues, and road traffic accidents
• Use GRS/SMP reporting systems with accurate data capture and supporting evidence (photos where applicable)
• Drive safely in line with the Highway Code and company policies, ensuring vehicle and public safety
• Manage company vehicles, including checks and handovers at the start and end of each shift
• Handle keys in accordance with strict key management procedures
• Ensure compliance with SIA regulations, SOPs, and company policies at all times
• Maintain uniform standards, including displaying SIA licence and ID
• Secure company assets (e.g., PDAs, vehicles, dashcams) and ensure proper usage
• Remain flexible to cover different guarding districts and support other branches as required

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:

• Previous experience in a similar role preferred but not essential.
• Minimum of one year of mobile security experience preferred but not essential
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence.
• Valid SIA, Front Line Licence required to work as a Mobile Security Officer.
• Flexibility to work – days, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Client-focused with attention to detail.
• Commitment to delivering service excellence
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Have a five-year checkable employment history or be able to produce documentary evidence of any period of unemployment, self-employment, or full and part-time education during that period.
• The ability to embody and uphold the Securitas core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK! You're one step closer to joining a global team of 336,000+ colleagues who help make the world a safer place each and every day.

Here, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, which help guide how we operate and how our people experience work, each and every day! We have a promise too:

• 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

So what you can expect 
Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully. We know applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help. No matter the outcomes, you will always receive communication from us.

See an inclusive world

Inclusion isn’t a tick-box for us – it’s how we work. We know our strength comes from different perspectives, in every role and every team. We’re proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident employer. If you tell us you have a disability when you apply, and you meet the minimum requirements for the role, our Talent Team will guarantee you an interview.

Through our Employee Networks, the Race at Work Charter, the Armed Forces Covenant and more, our people drive real change. We celebrate diversity all year round with moments like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month – because seeing an inclusive world starts with how we show up every day.

See a rewarding world

We understand the importance of reward and recognition when it comes to our peoples work. From day one you're able to:

• Save More: Exclusive employee big brand discounts through STRIVE, Cycle to Work savings, Specsavers offers and free mortgage advice.
• Look After Your Health: Healthcare cash plans, dental cover plans, 24/7 GP access, mental wellbeing support and online dental advice.
• Plan for Your Future: Pension scheme, Payroll ISA and financial wellbeing resources to help you achieve your goals.
• Peace of Mind: Life assurance and support for you and your family when it matters most.

Take the next step your career journey 
Join a team that values you start your career with Securitas UK today.

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