Security Officer - Immediate Start (Permanent) in Derby

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Hours: 12-hour shifts - 42 hours per week average - days and 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!

The Security Officer is responsible for delivering a professional security service that protects people, property, and assets by following Assignment Instructions and customer requirements. As a Security Officer, they are expected to always act with professionalism and ensure a safe and secure environment. The Security Officer must also uphold Securitas’ core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness in every aspect of their role.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor alarms, CCTV systems, and security equipment.
• Maintain and check security equipment, passes, and records.
• Identify risks such as theft, vandalism, or suspicious behaviour.
• Help reduce waste and unnecessary energy use through proactive monitoring.
• Use radios and other security devices effectively.
• Conduct searches when required by site policy.
• Provide professional and courteous support to staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Attend training sessions to keep skills and qualifications up to date.
• Follow all company and site policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Ability to build relationships and network effectively.

Requirements:

• SIA licence - SG or DS, First Aid qualification.
• Right to work in the UK, aged 18 or over.
• Punctual and reliable, willing to work shifts including days, nights, and weekends.
• Experience as a Security Officer.
• Full UK driving licence and own transport.

Join our global team of 336,000+ colleagues and help make the world a safer place.

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. We also celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month.

Securitas Perks: Access to a great range of discounts on a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending to suit your shopping habits.

Benefits:

• 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.
• 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.