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We are Hiring: Enduring Security Officer

Location: Ilford/Romford
Pay: £19.50 per hour
Hours: Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00 & Saturday, 09:00-14:00

From day one, you will gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, Mentorship, and a whole load of benefits—from big brand discounts to give-back schemes!

Grade: 3.1 Site Based

See a Different World. Where your strengths are recognised and your growth is supported.

At Securitas, being an Enduring Security Officer means stepping into a role that’s dynamic, impactful, and deeply respected. You’re not just standing guard—you’re a trusted protector, a first responder, and a vital part of a world-class team safeguarding a prestigious site.

As an Enduring Security Officer, you will be the central point of contact for all incidents, delivering the highest levels of customer service while embodying our core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.

As an Enduring Security Officer, you will be effectively enhancing the security on-site at a moment’s notice because in an emergency, you will already be present, ready, and trained to take appropriate action.

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

• Provide a proactive approach to all security related issues throughout the duration of the duty.
• Responding to identifiable threats, incidents, or colleague wellbeing support when required
• Maintain constant and appropriate communications with the Joint Operation Centre, be it through radio, tablet, or other tech appliances.
• Highest level of Bearing and deportment, alert, inquisitive, visible, and always have a strong security presence.

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 are looking for:

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

• SIA Licence - DS/CP
• Right to work in the UK
• 5-year checkable work history
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to work under own initiative
• Customer Service experience
• Good organisational skills
• Reliable and customer focused with a commitment to exemplary service
• Dependant on Location - Ability to acquire Enhanced DBS checks
• Able to stand for extended periods of time

Why Join Securitas?

We have a promise to our people, a ‘People Promise’ where opportunity, people and purpose play a vital role in our day to day!

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.

We believe in your future, not just your past. At Securitas, you’ll find a career built on trust, respect, and progress.

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 out 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.