Security Officer in Matlock

Location: Hazelwood, Derbyshire, UK

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!

Requirements:

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

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:

• Protecting property and premises by preventing unauthorised access, monitoring alarms and CCTV, conducting patrols, managing parking, completing lock/unlock duties, and reporting incidents while maintaining equipment and passes.
• Upholding health & safety by ensuring the safety of staff and visitors, reporting hazards, following emergency and First Aid procedures, and keeping accurate records.
• Preventing loss and waste by identifying risks such as theft or vandalism and reducing unnecessary energy use.
• Using radios and security devices, conducting searches when required, and investigating and reporting suspicious activity.
• Providing strong customer service, handling queries, and maintaining high presentation standards.
• Completing handovers, maintaining paperwork, attending training, following company policies, and carrying out any duties requested by management.

Key Competencies:

• Self-management
• Decision making
• Communication skills
• Operational excellence
• Relationship building & networking

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:

• Five-year checkable employment history, no criminal convictions
• Excellent communication skills & customer focus
• IT skills to a moderate level
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Punctual and reliable
• Ability to uphold core values: Integrity, Vigilance, Helpfulness

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! At Securitas, you’ll find a career built on trust, respect, and progress.

Additional Information:

Join our global team of 336,000+ colleagues and help make the world a safer place. We live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, and our People Promise.

Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status. We support equality through Employee Networks and celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month.

Benefits:

• Access to a great range of discounts on a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending.
• Dental Plans providing cash back towards everyday dental costs.
• Healthcare cash plans at highly discounted rates.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• 24/7 online GP and mental health support service.
• Pension Plan with employer contribution.
• Death in Service Benefit.

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