Job Description

We're Hiring: Security Officer

📍 Location: Winchester, SO21
💰 Pay: £14.13 per hour
📅 Hours: 42 hours - 4 on 4 off Nights only

🎓 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.

The Security Officer will provide a professional security service, ensuring the safety of employees, visitors, property, and assets while delivering excellent customer service. The Security Officer will conduct patrols, monitor CCTV and alarm systems, control site access, respond to incidents, and maintain accurate records.

This active Security Officer role requires a reliable, professional, and punctual individual with strong observation and communication skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a valid SIA licence. The successful candidate will consistently uphold Securitas' core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.

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

• Maintain site security by preventing unauthorised access and conducting regular patrols.
• Monitor CCTV, alarms, and security systems, responding to incidents as required.
• Manage site access, visitor passes, keys, and security records.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures and report accidents or incidents.
• Support emergency response activities and liaise with emergency services when necessary.
• Protect property from theft, damage, vandalism, and other security risks.
• Carry out site inspections, equipment checks, and investigate suspicious activity.
• Deliver excellent customer service to visitors, staff, and contractors.
• Complete shift handovers, maintain accurate documentation, and follow company procedures.
• Promote the company’s core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness and participate in required training.

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.
• Full UK Driving License
• SC Clearance or able to obtain
• Security Experience 2+years
• 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.

Additional Information

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.

Click ‘I’m Interested’ to see a different world.