Security Officer

We’re Hiring: Security Officer

 Location: Romsey, UK

Pay: £13.50 Per hour

Hours: 36 hrs contract Friday Saturday Sunday days

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!

Note, this role requires you to have the following:

• Must be working towards a valid SIA Licence.
• UK driving licence and transport (desirable).
• Able to work varied shifts including nights/weekends. 
• Previous security officer experience.
• On site Gym canteen parking rural location.

The Security Officer provides a safe and secure environment by following Assignment Instructions, protecting people, property, and assets, and delivering high standards of customer service. An SIA Licence is required.

Responsibilities

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

• Protect site, assets, and people through patrols, CCTV monitoring, and access control.
• Follow Assignment Instructions and maintain accurate incident logs.
• Enforce site safety and security procedures professionally.
• Support health & safety: report hazards, assist with evacuations, respond to alarms.
• Help prevent loss, theft, and damage; report suspicious activity.
• Operate security equipment and follow “stop and search” policies.
• Deliver excellent customer service and maintain a professional appearance.
• Handle calls, assist visitors, and ensure smooth shift handovers.
• Support management and uphold company values: Integrity, Vigilance, Helpfulness.

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:

We’re looking for someone who sees a different world—someone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, you’ll have:

• Must be working towards a valid SIA Licence.
• Right to work in the UK and age 18+, no criminal convictions.
• Five-year checkable work history, no criminal convictions.
• UK driving licence and transport (desirable).
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Reliable, punctual, able to work independently or in a team.
• Able to work varied shifts including nights/weekends.
• Uphold company values of Integrity, Vigilance, Helpfulness.
• Previous security officer experience.
• First Aid qualification.
• On site Gym canteen parking rural location.

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.

Your Benefits

• STRIVE– Securitas Perks gives you access to a great range of discounts on a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending to suit your shopping habits.
• 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. Save up to 42% of the usual cost and spread the cost over several months from your salary.
• Specsavers – Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.
• 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

Take the Next Step

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

See a different world.