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Security Officer Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

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A 1087927286security officer80.46security33.17security guard17.85door supervisor5.21sia5.17107017611039616.7013.1720.00HOURLY7321079812025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Security Officer, or Security Guard, ensures the safety of the area they are assigned to watch. Their duties include monitoring the premises, responding to emergency situations and keeping track of all incidents on-site.

1087927286security officer80.46security33.17security guard17.85door supervisor5.21sia5.17107017611039616.7013.1720.00HOURLY7321079812025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Security Officer duties and responsibilities

Depending on the working environment and area, duties and responsibilities will vary. In general, a Security Officer will perform the following tasks:

  • Patrolling and securing the area.
  • Monitoring and analysing CCTV camera footage.
  • Guarding valuables in a secure area.
  • Protecting the company’s assets relative to theft, assault, fire and other safety issues
  • Responding to alarms and emergencies.
  • Communicating any irregularities with management.
  • Keeping an incident report record.
  • Following procedures for various initiatives including fire prevention, traffic control and accident investigations
  • Checking visitors in and out of the area.
  • Escorting visitors around the premises.
  • Ensuring compliance with government regulations

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Example 1

CDX Security are seeking an experienced Security Officer based in Ellesmere Port. CDX Security provides a wide range of market-leading security services and solutions to clients across the [website] CDX Security is a family-owned business and an independent private security company that was established in 2012. We have embedded the family’s leadership and values into the business so we can ensure we bring the best security services to our clients. Our priority is the commitment to our clients and delivering high-quality security services. *Duties Include: * * Access & Egress Control. * Traffic Management * Authenticating Right of Access. * Following Site Specific Instructions. * Providing and Maintaining the Highest Standards of Security Service and Customer Care. * You will ensure the security and safety of people, premises and property. *To be successful in this role you will have: * * A current SIA License * Good customer service skills * Good communication skills, both written and verbal. * Good administration skills. * Good report writing skills. Part-time hours: 24 per week, Saturday & Sunday , 07:00 - 19:00 Job Type: Part-time Salary: £8.91 per hour Schedule: * 12 hour shift Experience: * security: 1 year (preferred) * SIA (required) Work remotely: * No

Example 2

CDX Security are seeking an experienced Retail Security Officer based in Watford. CDX Security provides a wide range of market-leading security services and solutions to clients across the [website] CDX Security is a family-owned business and an independent private security company that was established in 2012. We have embedded the family’s leadership and values into the business so we can ensure we bring the best security services to our clients. Our priority is the commitment to our clients and delivering high-quality security services. *Job Requirements* * A Valid SIA License - Door Supervisor or Security Guarding * Excellent communication skills both written and oral * Ability to deter anti-social behaviour, theft, and criminal activities * Able to travel * Be able to provide all the documentation and vetting information requested which includes you being able to supply a full 5-year work/education history * Must be have excellent time keeping *Responsibilities* * Ensure the safety and security of staff and customers within the working environment * Incident report writing * Civil recovery reports * Any other retail security tasks as required * Provide a visual deterrent * Loss prevention following [website] & [website] * Liaising with Police and other emergency services Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Salary: £9.00 per hour * SIA (required)

Example 3

*Position: **Security Officer (Permanent contract)* *Salary**: **£8.91 [website] *Start Date: Immediate start available once cleared pre-screening process* *Hours per week: **Working a shift pattern consisting of 12 hours per shift ,2 days 2 nights 4 off (Average 42 hours er week ) * *Location: **Talbot Green CF72 8XX* We have a fantastic opportunity available, for an experienced *Security Officer *to join our dynamic team here at MSS. We want your passion and enthusiasm, to help deliver a first-class service. The MSS Group are seeking a reliable individual, who can provide general *Security Officer duties* and maintain our customer focused approach. · Would you thrive in a friendly working atmosphere? · Would you also find benefit in the flexibility of working on other sites if required? Job Purpose To provide general Security Officer duties which may involve a variety of responsibilities in line with policy and procedures set out by the Key Account Manager. Accountabilities Meet and exceed KPI targets set by Site Manager in liaison with the client Conduct Personnel and Vehicle searches Adhere to policy and procedures, without failure Report and react to any security or site non compliances To be customer & service provision focussed Carry out daily patrols To work as part of a team Skills, Knowledge and Experience Essential 5-year verifiable work history Hold a valid front line SIA Licence Excellent verbal and written communication skills Security Experience Ability to remain calm in demanding situations Reliable, punctual and trustworthy Willing to assist with cover shifts *MSS Benefits Include: * Employee Discount, via your MSS Extras, which includes discounted shopping, gym membership and access to an assistance programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Pension, Health Care Cash Plan, Death in Service, Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Sickness Pay. If you would like further information, then please email a recent copy of your CV; quoting the reference code *AFB/001* to: Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not received any response within 4 weeks, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Reference ID: AFB/001 Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £8.91 per hour Benefits: * Bike to work scheme * Employee discount * Store discounts Schedule: * 12 hour shift * Day shift * Holidays * Monday to Friday * Night shift * Weekends Experience: * Checkable work/unemployment history: 5 years (required) * security: 1 year (required) * Front Line SIA (required) Work remotely: * No

Example 4

The Security Officer position is exempt from Sex Discrimination Legislation due to a genuine occupational qualification because of the requirement to undertake personal body searches. *Female Security Officer* CDX Security are recruiting smart, professional security personnel to work on a commercial site in Fareham. CDX Security provides a wide range of market-leading security services and solutions to clients across the [website] CDX Security is a family-owned business and an independent private security company that was established in 2012. We have embedded the family’s leadership and values into the business so we can ensure we bring the best security services to our clients. Our priority is the commitment to our clients and delivering high-quality security services. *Shift Times* 0600 - 1800 1800 - 0600 As and when required *Role requirements: * * Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus. * Must hold a valid SIA Frontline Licence. * 5 year checkable work/career history. All applicants will be vetted in line with industry standards (BS7858) * Determination and resilience * Dressed smart and professional at all times * The ability to remain calm under pressure * Excellent customer service experience * Ability to handle high pressure situations * Work independently from own initiative as well as part of a larger team * Flexible approach to work *Duties Include: * * Conducting searches * Prevent and deter unauthorised access to the site. * Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms as appropriate. * Carry out routine tests of security equipment where appropriate. * Manage keys and perform locking and unlocking duties. * Maintain all logbooks and records. * Provide support, guidance and information to all staff, visitors and contractors whilst ensuring safeguarding of the premises. * Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times. * Record and report all faults, health and safety hazards and unsafe working practices. * Ensure all walkways and emergency escape routes are always kept clear. * Investigate the cause of all fire alarm activations. * Identify opportunities for improving practices and processes. * Ensure all paperwork is completed in a timely fashion and conduct effective handover procedures. *Requirements: * * SIA License. * Good communication skills, both written and verbal. * Reliable with excellent time-management skills. * Good report writing skills/ I.T Literate. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Salary: £9.95 per hour Benefits: * Flexible schedule Schedule: * 12 hour shift Experience: * security: 1 year (preferred) * SIA (required) Work remotely: * No

Example 5

1st Reaction Security Limited have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Security Officer to join our team, 1st Reaction Security Limited are a Living Wage Employer, offering excellent rates of pay and some excellent benefits.

Benefits:

  • Excellent rates of pay
  • Generous holiday allocation each year
  • Company pension scheme
  • Employee attendance bonuses - selected at random each month and annual attendance bonus
  • Refer a friend scheme - earn £200 per recommendation
  • Overtime available

Hours Expected to Work

6 on 3 off

3 Days - 0600-1800, 3 Nights 1800-0600, and 3 rest days

Duties

We are looking for and experienced security officer to work on one of our client’s busy premises.

The candidate must have

  • Great communication skills
  • Good conflict management skills
  • The ability to work as part of a team
  • Be able to deescalate heated situations
  • Good people skills
  • Strong administration skills

Requirements

  • Hold a valid frontline SIA Licence (Security Guarding or Door Supervision)
  • Have a full 5-year work / education history including addresses and landline contact details
  • Great communication skills
  • Good customer service skills

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £11.30 per hour

Benefits:
  • Company pension
  • Referral programme
Schedule:
  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • Overtime



Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Northampton, NN1 1ED: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
  • security in a corporate environment: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
  • SIA Frontline (required)

Work authorisation:
  • United Kingdom (required)

Shift availability:
  • Night shift (required)
  • Day shift (required)


Work Location: In ID: WNC

Example 6

Up to 56 hours; Various shifts

What makes Bidvest Noonan such a great place to work?
Well, where do we start...

When you start at Bidvest Noonan, your career can go in any number of different directions. First of all, we provide lots of different services – Security, Reception, Cleaning and Mailroom amongst others. You can start in one area and keep on moving up. We’ve got lots of clients who depend on us too – universities, hospitals, warehouses, office blocks, cinemas, museums, to name just a few. Which means there’s no end of opportunities for you.

If that was all that made us a great place to work, that wouldn’t be too bad. But that’s just for starters. Join us and you’ll be joining a team of 27,000 people across the UK. You'll be joining a professional, supportive business that ensures you are always safe, well-equipped, and well-trained. What’s more, you’ll be joining a flexible business too – with so many clients, so many opportunities and so many shift patterns, we can find something to suit everyone.

So, who are we looking for?

With opportunities across Site Bench, Control Rooms, CCTV and Retail, our Security Officers have one real job; to keep our clients and their customers safe. This includes patrolling, being the welcoming and friendly face, offering support to other security teams, running evacuations when required, and generally being a helping hand. All this while maintaining an excellent level of customer service too. To succeed you’ll need to be SIA licensed, have valid RTW documentation and be able to provide a full 5-year work history for Security Vetting. This role – although sometimes hard – is really rewarding. It takes someone with lots of energy, great communication and a real commitment to keeping people safe.

If you can give us that, there’s a bucket full of opportunities we can offer you. Plus, some incredible benefits, including:

  • Paid holidays
  • Pension plan
  • On-going training
  • Progression opportunities
  • Access to WRKIT Employee Benefits Platform - giving you access to savings at big retailers via Discounts/Cashback and Shopping Cards
  • Access to HSF – our health cash plan and personal accident benefit with added services

This is a big opportunity no matter what you’re looking for. Be part of an exceptional team of people when you join Bidvest Noonan.

Apply today.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £10.00 per hour

Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Experience:
  • security: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:
  • SIA Location: One location

Example 7

Job Title:
Retail Security Officer

Full Time

Report to Area Manager

Lodge Security operates in every major city in the UK as well as having team members based in Ireland and across mainland Europe. As a family owned company we value our team members and are committed to ensuring all members feel valued and appreciated. We currently have a number of opportunities with a number of our retails clients for you to join our team.

Role Overview

Provide safe and secure environment for all staff and customers

Minimise theft and stock loss

Key Responsibilities:

Partnering with store / client management to meet loss prevention objectives

Commit to the highest degree of professionalism and customer service

Detect and prevent shoplifting, in accordance with Ascone Procedures

Ensure the safety of Client employees and customers

Maintain effective relationships with local security/ Business Improvement Districts and local police

Ensure high execution of company security measures designed to control store shrinkage

Provide uniformed presence within premises.

Skills and Experience required.

Valid SIA licence

The right to work in the UK and a 5-year checkable history

Excellent customer service, people skills, organisational skills and time management

Smart and presentable in appearance. Polite and proactive in engaging customers

Ability to follow company procedures and policies

Experience operating as a Security Officer with retail or leisure experience desirable

Able to stay calm in a highly pressured environment.

Able to report to emergency services and control room when required.

What we offer:

Full and ongoing training with career development after successful probation period and access to our online training portal.

Company Contributory Pension

28 days holiday (based on full time 5 day working)

Uniform

Access to our benefits and wellbeing portal

Offering savings and cash back incentives

Access to 24 hour GP support and Counselling services

Discounts at well-known retail brands, restaurants, Gyms holiday and multiple saving opportunities

At Lodge, we’re committed to creating an inclusive culture, where people feel comfortable being themselves. We recognise that this is a journey, and it’s one we are proud to be taking. Diversity in our teams is our greatest strength and we want to create a place to work where everyone can reach their full potential.

Lodge have signed up to We guarantee to interview all applicants who have a disability provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If this applies to you, please flag that you have a disability in your application we will contact you to check if there are any adjustments or special arrangements that you need to help you with either the application process or for an interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £10.60 per hour

Schedule:
  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift



Licence/Certification:
  • SIA Location: In person

Example 8

Broadland Guarding Services are a family owned and run Security Company that has been helping to safeguard the public for over 30 years.

During that time we have gained a vast amount of knowledge and practical experience in protecting people and their property whilst ensuring all our staff feel valued, appreciated and supported.

As you would expect from a company with the pedigree of Broadland Guarding Services, we hold accreditation and certification from all the appropriate UKAS accredited bodies and have been heavily involved with national initiatives to improve the quality of security services provision.

We are committed to supplying fully trained security staff, whose abilities and personalities are matched with the assignments to which they are allocated.

Proud of our people, proud of their integrity.

People are our business.

Job Description

  • The Role:

We are recruiting for passionate and driven Security Officers to work with us across our client sites within Norfolk. The hours for this role will vary from time to time but will be predominantly 12 hour day, weekend and night shifts.

  • Job Description & Basic Duty Summary*

Job Purpose: To provide a proactive security presence across our client sites, working to the site security instructions at all times to ensure that our client’s premises are protected and secure at all times.

· Carry out all site Security duties in line with the company’s policies and procedures.

· Customer Service delivery

· Control access out of hours in line with site instructions

· Regular foot patrols of the premises and/or buildings

· Ensure required site Health and Safety procedures are followed at all times.

· Other duties include, but not limited to: Weighbridge operations, Reception duties, Access control, call handling, greeting visitors and contractors along with issuing visitor passes and site inductions.

· Knowledge, Skills AND Qualifications

  • Valid SIA Security Licence ( Essential )
  • A good working knowledge in the security industry. ( Preferred )
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle emergency procedures ( Essential )
  • Organised and able to prioritise ( Essential )
  • Great interpersonal and customer facing skills. ( Essential )
  • Excellent timekeeping and a flexible approach to work ( Essential )
  • Proven record in a customer/Client focused role ( preferred )
  • IT literate ( preferred )
  • Hold a full UK driving licence ( preferred )
  • Own transport essential ( preferred )

Requirements OF THE Security Officer

  • Vetted to BS7858 Standard with 5 year checkable work history
  • Clear communication skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • High Level IT Skills

Broadland Guards are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable persons.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: From £10.42 per hour

Benefits:
  • Company pension
  • On-site parking
Schedule:
  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Night shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Broadland Guarding Services are committed to following all current Covid guidance and regularly reviews it's procedures in line with any changes.



Licence/Certification:
  • SIA Security Licence (required)
  • Driving Licence Location: In person

Example 9

If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re the best at what you do – come and work with us at Potters Resorts - Five Lakes, the UK’s Only All-Inclusive Resorts!

We have some fantastic opportunities for a Security Officer with brilliant interpersonal skills, bundles of energy, endless enthusiasm, and the ability to go the extra mile every day.

Along with a competitive salary we will offer you …

  • Personal Development and Accredited Learning opportunities with our Potters Academy
  • Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programmes
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Free Gym & Leisure facilities
  • Friends & family discounts
  • Team Recognition, Awards & Treat Days
  • Loyalty Awards

Key Expectations:

We are looking for enthusiastic, confident and professional individuals with a positive outlook and a ‘can do’ attitude to work within a small team, responsible for the security of the [website] role is to support the team in a full time capacity, working 4 days on, 4 days off on a rota basis, shifts range between the hours of 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. (Nights only).

Duties within the role will include, but not limited to:

  • Carrying out regular foot patrols of the resort, ensuring the safety and security of the premises, team and our resident Guests
  • Being the first point of contact for our team / guests and dealing with emergency situations promptly and efficiently, from emergency evacuations, confrontation, suspicious activity, to first aid situations
  • Welcoming Guests to the Theatre, and checking Resort passes

This role is ideal for those who have worked within the security industry and have a current SIA licence (Security Industry Authority), wishing to branch out into the security industry within a Resort setting.

About You - Key skills and experience:

  • SIA Door Supervisor Licence (essential)
  • Proven experience of working within a similar role
  • The ability to confidently deal with and diffuse any challenging situations
  • Excellent customer service skills with the ability to engage with our guests
  • A full clean Driving Licence would be desirable
  • First Aid at Work Certificate (desirable but not essential as training will be given)
  • Computer literate

If you have a natural ability to build a rapport with our lovely guests – then you could be just the person we’re looking for!As a newly expanded and re-developed Resort we are able to offer a wide variety of roles and opportunities.

To ensure that you are the best you can be, we’ll ensure that you are trained by the best and that you will receive continued training, support, and personal development throughout your career with [website] atmosphere on Resort is busy, fast-paced, and exciting, and no two days are ever the same!

So, what are you waiting for…?

To start the next step of your journey with us – apply now! We look forward to hearing from you.

Immediate start for the right candidate

Potters Resorts is an equal opportunities employer. We will consider all qualified candidates without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £13.50 per hour

Benefits:
  • Bereavement leave
  • Canteen
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Free flu jabs
  • Free parking
  • Gym membership
  • Life insurance
  • On-site gym
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay
  • Store discount
  • Wellness programme
Schedule:
  • 10 hour shift
  • Night shift
  • Overtime



Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Maldon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
  • security: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:
  • SIA (required)

Shift availability:
  • Night shift (required)


Work Location: One location


Application deadline: 21/04/2023
Reference ID: start date: 01/05/2023

Example 10

Job description

We are looking for a professional SIA Security Officer to join our Stonehenge Visitor Centre Security team. Working as part of a team, this role is all about the protection of a world heritage site and the people who maintain it.

Responsibilities

  • Working as part of a team
  • Supporting English Heritage employees
  • Meeting and greeting visitors
  • Patrolling throughout the site
  • Providing a physical security presence
  • Controlling entry to the site and challenging trespassers
  • Monitoring in-house CCTV
  • Recording incidents
  • Reporting any security/safety concerns to the site supervisor
  • Maintaining excellent communications, both written and verbal

The Person

A Security Officer at this site must be fit, healthy and must enjoy the outdoors as the role will include lots of walking in all weathers (excellent cold and wet weather clothing system provided) and will occasionally require physical intervention skills, sometimes at very short notice. The right candidate will have the ability to remain calm in all circumstances.

The Security Officer must be incredibly diligent and act with integrity at all times. They must have very good eyesight as the role will include early spotting of people approaching the site in all levels of light.

Candidates must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and will need the very best customer service skills. They must be smartly presented and report to work clean, tidy and on time.

Qualifications

The Security Officer at this site must have a valid SIA licence, either Security Guarding (SG), Door Supervision (DS) or Close Protection (CP). Priority will be given to those with a Public Space Surveillance (CCTV) licence, although CCTV training and licencing can be arranged for the right candidate.

Location

Stonehenge, Wiltshire

Salary

from £23,200 + overtime + holiday + pension

Hours of Work

12 hour shifts, 42 hrs per week on average, working days. Shifts include regular paid breaks. Rate of pay is currently £10.60 p/hr

Benefits

  • Very good rate of pay
  • Excellent training package
  • Supportive management team and regular supervisory contact
  • Employee perks, including:
  • Online Discount Portal (average annual savings of £1,200 on everyday items including shopping, travel and leisure)
  • Local Discounts at shops, restaurants and bars
  • Health and Fitness benefits, from discounted gym memberships to training and nutritional advice
  • 24-hour access to an online GP
  • Confidential 24/7 counselling helpline and care support

Interview and Selection Process

We will be conducting interviews via Teams.

Following your application, candidates who meet the selection criteria will be contacted by our Recruitment Team to attend an online interview. Technical support can be provided for those who are not familiar with using Teams.

Due to the high number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV and covering letter to us.

About Venture Security:

For over a decade, Venture Security has been providing the highest standard of professional security possible, acting as a trusted partner for our customers, exceeding their expectations and offering peace of mind. We are committed to not only providing an excellent service and always delivering on our promises, but matching this with outstanding customer service.

Located in Northwest Hampshire, Venture Security is one of the leading providers of security services in the region. We are one of the UK’s highest performing security contractors, ranked within the top 1% of security providers in the country by the Security Industry Authority (SIA). Our customers include both corporate and residential clients, ranging from high net worth individuals, to SME’s, blue chip companies, local authorities and event organisers.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £10.60 per hour

Benefits:
  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • On-site parking

Application question(s):
  • Will you be able to reliably commute to Salisbury, SP4 7DE for this job?

Experience:
  • security: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:
  • SIA licence (required)
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What does a Security Officer do?

A Security Officer surveys the grounds or buildings they in charge of and monitors any abnormal or suspicious activity. They must also help visitors to the area by giving directions on how to get there, as well as perform checks on doors and windows to make sure everything is working on-site. They must be extremely aware of their surroundings and be prepared to investigate and report anything that seems out of the ordinary, or not in compliance with area standards. Security Officers work a traditional work week between 37 and 40 hours and may be expected to work overtime as the job demands and they may work weekends, bank holidays or overnight shifts.

Security Officer skills and qualifications

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  • The ability to work proactively and use intuition
  • A thorough and keen attention to detail
  • Excellent concentration skills
  • The ability to remain alert and aware of surroundings
  • An ability to remain patient and calm under pressure
  • Understanding of the technology used within the company
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to work well with others

Security Officer experience requirements

A candidate should have some previous experience in a customer service based role. They should also have experience communicating clearly with others, as well as writing and analysing behaviour reports. This job may also attract first-time job seekers. In this case, the job applicant should have a clean background check, be over 18 years of age and have the ability to perform all tasks required of the position.

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Most Security Officer positions are gained through an apprenticeship or a training course run by a private training organisation. To complete an apprenticeship, the job candidate will need some GCSEs including English and maths. If taking a training course run by a private security company, the company must be approved by the SIA (Security Industry Authority).

Security Officer salary expectations

According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for a Security Officer £9.12 per hour. Salary varies depending on several factors, such as experience, location and the company.

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