Job Description

We’re Hiring: Mobile Patrol Officer

📍 Location Exeter
💰 Pay: £12.60
📅 Hours: 4 on - 4 off - 7pm to 7am (weekend availability required)
🎓 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

Qualifications

• Valid SIA Licence
• Minimum 1 year of security experience
• Manual Driving Licence and access to vehicle
• Right to Work in the UK and 5-year checkable work history
• Reliable and flexible with shift patterns

To be considered for the role, candidates must hold a valid SIA Licence, have a minimum of one year of security experience, and possess a manual driving licence with access to a vehicle Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and provide a five-year checkable work history The ideal candidate will demonstrate reliability, flexibility with shift patterns, and a willingness to learn and adapt

Responsibilities

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

• Welcoming and assisting staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Conducting regular safety and security patrols.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and procedures.
• Supporting emergency protocols, including evacuations and searches.
• Keeping vigilant, reporting incidents, and preventing disruption.
• Accurately maintaining records of all activity and handovers.

Key Areas of the Role

Purpose

As a Mobile Security Officer, the role involves providing mobile security services and world-class client service excellence across a portfolio of client sites within a designated geographical area. Responsibilities include:

The role involves carrying out a variety of mobile security tasks, including Locks/unlocks of premises, providing Escort services for clients or assets, responding promptly to Alarm responses, conducting thorough Vacant property inspections, and performing regular Patrols to ensure site security. Additionally, the officer will undertake Other mobile services as directed by the Deputy Branch Manager, maintaining flexibility and adherence to company standards.

The primary goal is to protect clients’ people, property, and assets while upholding Securitas core values

The role requires individuals to consistently demonstrate Integrity, ensuring honesty and strong moral principles in all actions. They must maintain Vigilance, staying alert and attentive to potential risks or security concerns at all times. Additionally, showing Helpfulness is essential, providing support and assistance to clients, colleagues, and the public whenever needed.

Responsibilities

Deliver a range of mobile security services, including locks/unlocks, patrols, alarm responses, inspections, and escort services. Maintain a professional and helpful attitude, follow team leader instructions, and wear the company uniform with SIA licence and ID. Manage vehicles with proper handover and checks, drive safely following the Highway Code, and uphold the company’s reputation. Ensure key management compliance, complete assignments with risk assessments, and escalate incidents such as break-ins, health and safety issues, or traffic accidents. Accurately report using GRS/SMP, comply with SOPs and driver guidelines, and remain flexible to work across districts and assist other branches.

Additional Responsibilities

• As part of your role, you will handle incident reporting, escalating incidents, risks, breakdowns, and RTAs in line with company policy. You must demonstrate strong competencies, including the ability to work well with others, take direction, and communicate effectively Show professionalism and integrity, maintain a smart appearance, and perform under pressure while meeting client expectations Drive performance by taking ownership, striving for excellence, and delivering sustainable results. Focus on developing yourself and others, showing respect, empowering colleagues, and leading by example. Support strategy implementation by fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and valuing diverse perspectives. Be client-focused, committed to service excellence, and ensure compliance with right to work in the UK and a five-year checkable employment history

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.

Qualifications

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.
• Minimum 1 year of security experience
• Manual Driving Licence and access to vehicle
• Right to Work in the UK and 5-year checkable work history
• Willingness to learn and adapt
• Reliable and flexible with shift pattern- Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends.
• 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.

Additional Information

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.