Security Officer

We’re Hiring: Security Officer – Defence & Aerospace Site

🔎 Job Snapshot

📍 Location: Portsmouth

⏰ Shift Pattern: 4 Days | 4 Off | 4 Nights (42 hours per week)

💷 Pay: £13.11 per hour

🎓 Requirements: SIA Licence ✅ | CCTV Licence (Desirable – training provided!)

✨ Perks: Full uniform, ongoing training, supportive team, and opportunity to grow in a high-profile environment

Join a trusted team that protects a leading international defence and aerospace site — where your vigilance and dedication directly contribute to national security.

📩 Apply now and be part of something bigger!

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• Access Control: Prevent and deter unauthorised access to the site
• Security Monitoring: Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms, and CCTV
• Patrolling: Conduct external and internal security patrols
• Record-Keeping: Maintain logbooks and records, ensuring timely paperwork and effective handovers
• Health & Safety: Record and report faults, hazards, and unsafe working practices to management
• Energy Conservation: Switch off unnecessary lights and close windows during patrols
• Customer Service: Deliver an outstanding level of customer service
• Professionalism: Maintain the highest standard of personal presentation to uphold the image of Securitas and the client
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for improving security practices and processes
• Additional Duties: Undertake any other responsibilities as requested by management

• SIA License: Valid Security Industry Authority license
• CCTV Licence: Desirable (training available)
• Communication & Customer Service: Strong interpersonal skills
• Teamwork & Independence: Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Right to Work: Must have the legal right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable history
• Shift Flexibility: Able to work days, nights, and weekends
• Proactive & Detail-Oriented: Self-motivated with a keen eye for detail

Due to the nature of this opportunity, candidates must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) Clearance.

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with us here at Securitas UK! You're one step away from joining our global team of over 375,000 professionals.

Why Choose Securitas UK?

At Securitas UK, we are on a mission to make the world a safer place, driven by our core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. We foster empowerment, innovation, and growth, offering industry-leading training and career development opportunities.

What You Can Expect

Applying for a new role can be exciting yet daunting. Our dedicated Recruitment Team carefully reviews every application, and we appreciate your patience. Need support? We’re here to help—just drop us an email.

Diversity & Inclusion: Be Yourself at Securitas

We are an all-inclusive employer, embracing individuality and diversity as key to our success. Our belonging strategy focuses on:

• Career Growth: Clear pathways from apprenticeships to leadership programs.
• Inclusive Leadership: A culture of respect, transparency, and collaboration.
• Fair Pay & Benefits: Competitive, equitable compensation and benefits.

Our Commitment to You

We support our workforce through initiatives such as:

• Employee Networks – Safe spaces to connect and influence policies for change.
• Race at Work Charter & Armed Forces Covenant – Supporting equality and inclusion.
• Disability Confident Employer – Ensuring accessibility with our Reasonable Adjustment Passport. With our Level 2 Disability Confident Employer Certification - We commit to guaranteeing an interview to anyone who discloses a disability at screening, providing they live within the location requirements.
• Health & Well-being Programs – Mental health support and workplace wellness.
• Neurodiversity Top Employer Certification – Leading inclusivity for neurodivergent individuals.

We celebrate diversity year-round with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE, and Black History Month and so much more!

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