Security Officer

📍 Location: Derby

💷 Pay: £12.31 per hour

🕐 Pattern: 4 on / 4 off, 12-hour shifts (days and nights)

📃 Contract: Full-time, 42 hours per week

📈 Perks: Full training provided, learning & development opportunities, career progression

We’re looking for Security Officers who are ready to step into a role where safety, service, and purpose come together. Join a team where you’ll feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow in a role that protects communities and brings peace of mind every day.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Patrol residential sites to ensure safety and security
• Monitor CCTV and security systems professionally
• Respond swiftly to incidents, alarms, and emergencies
• Provide a reassuring and visible presence at the site
• Control access and verify identification of visitors
• Write clear and concise incident and daily reports
• Communicate effectively with the client and residents
• Conduct regular health and safety checks
• Manage keys and conduct secure lock/unlock procedures
• Uphold a strong customer-focused approach
• Assist emergency services if required
• Follow company protocols and site-specific procedures
• Support colleagues with teamwork and professionalism
• Report maintenance issues or hazards promptly
• Promote and uphold a culture of integrity and vigilance

What You’ll Need

✅ Essential

• A valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence
• Full Right to Work in the UK
• Minimum 1 year of security experience
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts (both days and nights)
• Strong communication and observation skills
• A proactive, responsible approach to safety
• Willingness to undergo training and continuous development

✨ Desirable

• Experience working within residential or public service settings
• Basic IT/CCTV system knowledge
• First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

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

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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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