Security Officer
Securitas · Harrogate, England, United Kingdom
We’re Hiring: Security Officer
đź“ŤÂ Location: Harrogate, UK
đź’° Pay: ÂŁ13.84 per hour
📅 Hours: 2 day shifts (06:45–18:45), followed by 2 night shifts (18:45–06:45), then 4 days off.
🎓 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!
Grade: Site Based
See a different world. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.
Are you looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a difference and feel empowered every day?
As our new Security Officer, you will work day to day with supportive, experienced and professional colleagues on our client site to deliver exceptional service delivery. Maintaining safety, always. Your contribution to each shift worked will help to make your site a safer place. Protecting, People, Property and Data, you play a crucial part in delivering excellence in security deliver
This is a fantastic opportunity to take your first or next step into a career in Security. Our Security Officer's benefit form an exciting and varied working life, offering the chance to get involved in a wide range of duties, including searches, emergency response and providing exceptional customer service to our clients.
Step into a role that's not just a job, but a pathway to leadership and empowerment. You'll be a part of a dynamic team where your skills and unique perspectives are celebrated.
✨ Some Benefits of Working With Us ✨
🦷 Dental plan – helping you keep that smile healthy
💼 Pension scheme – invest in your future
💷 Payroll ISA – smart, tax-efficient savings made easy
🌟 And much more! – we're always looking for ways to support our team and help you succeed!
Join us and enjoy a workplace that truly values you!
Responsibilities
You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:
- Prevent and deter unauthorised access to site.
- Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms and CCTV as appropriate.
- Conduct external and internal security patrols as detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
- Provide traffic control and apply parking restrictions as required.
- Carry out routine tests of security equipment where appropriate.
- Manage keys and perform locking and unlocking duties as detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
- Ensure any equipment provided by the customer and Securitas is managed in accordance with procedures detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
- Maintain all logbooks and records as detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
- Issue visitor/contractor passes in accordance with the Assignment Instructions.
- Deal with lost property in accordance with the Assignment Instructions. Health and Safety
- To provide support, guidance and information to all staff, visitors and contractor
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:
- A valid SIA licence.
- Customer service skills.
- Physically fit to patrol the site.
- The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history.
- Excellent communication skills in English—both written and spoken.
See a different world with Securitas UK
Ready to make a difference? You're one step closer to joining over 322,000 colleagues worldwide who help make your world a safer place every day.
At Securitas, our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness guide everything we do. We believe in making a clear promise to our people:
- Opportunity – Seeing potential in every person
- People – Putting people at the heart of what we do
- Purpose – Making your world a safer place
So what happens next?
Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully and is here to support you throughout the process. Whatever the outcome, you'll always hear back from us.
Creating spaces for you to belong
We're proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Through our networks, partnerships and celebrations throughout the year, we're building a culture where differences are valued and people can be themselves.
Ready to see a rewarding world?
From day one, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including:
- Employee discounts with leading global and local brands.
- Health and wellbeing support, 24/7 online GP services.
- Pension and financial wellbeing resources and support.
- Life assurance for added peace of mind.
- Employee eligibility to EV Schemes (Subject to graded benefits).
Keen to take the next step...
Join a team that values your contribution, supports your growth and helps you build a rewarding career.
Click "I'm Interested" and start seeing a different world with Securitas UK.