Lead Security Officer in London

Location: London, E14 4QA

Pay: £16.93 per hour

Hours: 42 hours a week: 4 on, 4 off, working days, including weekends and bank holidays

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

As a Lead Security Officer, you will play a key role in managing the security team and ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations across your shift. Acting as the main point of contact for service delivery and performance, you will help maintain strong working relationships between the client and Securitas while upholding the company values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. Your leadership will directly contribute to the success and professionalism of the on‑site security operation.

In this role, you will oversee officer training compliance, coordinate staffing and rota planning, and carry out regular check‑ins to support development and maintain high performance standards. You will also monitor conduct and appearance, address any issues in line with company policies, and encourage a culture of recognition within the team. This position offers a great opportunity to lead by example and ensure a consistently high‑quality security service.

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 every step of the way.

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

• Conduct monthly check-ins with all security officers, proactively monitoring performance, maintaining positive employee relations and implementing coaching, counselling and investigations as needed.
• Monitor and manage the appearance and behaviour of all security personnel, taking remedial action in line with company policy and procedures.
• Report all incidents in compliance with customer and company policy and procedures.
• Monitor faults with security-related equipment, ensuring they are reported correctly.
• Be fully conversant with operational functions including Access Control, CCTV, Detection and Alarm Systems, ensuring effective monitoring and reporting.
• Assist the site manager with any reasonable or practical request.

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:

• A valid SIA licence.
• Flexibility to work days and weekends.
• Works well with others and contributes positively to the environment.
• Dependable, takes ownership, and adjusts well to change.
• Can analyse issues and offer practical solutions.
• Ability to perform core duties accurately and efficiently.
• Able to commit to a 6am start and able to attend site on weekends and bank holidays.
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history.
• 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.

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.

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Take the Next Step: Join a team that values you. Click ‘I’m Interested’ and start your career with Securitas UK today.