We’re Hiring: Security Officer

📍 Location: Romsey, SO51 0ZN

💰 Pay: £13.50 per hour
📅 Hours: 36 hours - Fri, Sat & Sun Days
🎓 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!

⚠️ Before You Apply - This site requires SC (Security Clearance). To be eligible for the clearance, you must:

• Be a British national
• Hold a valid British passport
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the past 5 years

Please only apply if you meet these requirements, as they are mandatory for this site and SC eligibility.

Grade: 3.1 Site Based

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

A leading technology and innovation organisation delivering advanced solutions across defence, national security, and critical infrastructure sectors. As a Security Officer, you will support a high-profile site carrying out mission-critical operations. The Security Officer will help maintain a safe and secure environment through proactive monitoring, patrols, and excellent customer service. This is an exciting opportunity for a Security Officer to work within a professional team while upholding Securitas' values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.

Responsibilities

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

Key Responsibilities & Opportunities

• Conduct patrols and monitor site security systems.
• Control access, issue passes, and carry out searches when required.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and emergencies.
• Complete reports, logs, and handovers accurately.
• Support health & safety procedures and report hazards.
• Deliver excellent customer service and maintain a professional presence.
• Protect people, property, and assets while following site procedures.

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:

• Must be British National and have lived in the UK for the past 5 years
• Must be Eligible to obtain and maintain SC Clearance.
• Valid SIA Licence.
• Right to Work in the UK with a 5-year checkable history.
• Security or customer-facing experience.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Knowledge of security procedures and report writing.
• Flexible for days, nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Strong written and spoken English.

See a different world with Securitas UK

Ready to make a difference? You're one step closer to joining over 322,000 colleagues worldwide who help make your world a safer place every day.

At Securitas, our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness guide everything we do. We believe in making a clear promise to our people:

• Opportunity – Seeing potential in every person
• People – Putting people at the heart of what we do
• Purpose – Making your world a safer place

So what happens next?

Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully and is here to support you throughout the process. Whatever the outcome, you'll always hear back from us.

Creating spaces for you to belong

We're proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Through our networks, partnerships and celebrations throughout the year, we're building a culture where differences are valued and people can be themselves.

Ready to see a rewarding world?

From day one, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Employee discounts with leading global and local brands.
• Health and wellbeing support, 24/7 online GP services.
• Pension and financial wellbeing resources and support.
• Life assurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee eligibility to EV Schemes (Subject to graded benefits).

Keen to take the next step...

Join a team that values your contribution, supports your growth and helps you build a rewarding career.

Click "I'm Interested" and start seeing a different world with Securitas UK.