We’re Hiring: Security Operations Centre Officer!

📍 Location: Milton Park, Abingdon, OX14 4RY
💰 Pay: £15.45 per hour 
📅 Hours: 42 hours per week: 4 on, 4 off, 2 days & 2 nights working 12 hour shifts
🎓 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: 3.1 Site Based

As a Security Operations Centre Officer at Securitas, you'll do more than protect what's important, you'll help keep people, property and information safe across local and international locations. Working as part of the European Security Operations Centre for a prestigious pharmaceutical company, you'll play an essential role within the Global Security Department, supporting a safe, secure and resilient environment through the effective monitoring of security systems and response to incidents

As a Security Operations Centre Officer, your role will be SOC-led, with a primary focus on monitoring CCTV, access control and other security systems, assessing and responding to incidents, maintaining accurate incident and compliance records, and supporting business continuity activities. You'll also take on physical security responsibilities at the designated site, including patrols, emergency support and providing a professional, customer-focused service to employees, visitors, contractors and stakeholders.

As a Security Operations Centre Officer, every shift will bring new opportunities to use your technology skills, make informed decisions and respond calmly and professionally to sensitive situations. You'll work with a high level of confidentiality and become a trusted part of the security team, helping to ensure people feel safe, supported and protected. This isn't just another job, it's an opportunity to develop your security career through ongoing training, professional development and valuable experience within a global security environment.

This isn’t just another job. It’s your opportunity to step into a role where your potential is recognised, your contribution is valued, and your progress is supported. With opportunities to develop your knowledge and undertake continuing professional development, you’ll be encouraged to learn, grow and build your career within security✨

Responsibilities

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

• Support the delivery of security programmes through consistent, globally aligned security systems and operational practices 
• Monitor access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, video intercom, turnstile and associated security platforms
• Respond to security system alarms, alerts and incidents in accordance with the client security standard operating procedures 
• Investigate security incidents and ensure they are documented and managed accurately and in a timely manner 
• Maintain accurate incident records, including detailed security reports and supporting documentation 
• Conduct regular patrols of the facility to identify unsecured areas, security/safety vulnerabilities and potential hazards
• Provide support to onsite facilities and operations teams during emergencies

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:

• A valid SIA licence
• A valid CCTV licence
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends
• Experience using CCTV and other security systems
• Excellent organisation, reporting, administration skills and maintaining confidential records
• Great attention to detail and experience in developing and producing accurate materials/reporting 
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history
• Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken

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.