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    Area Security Officer - Guaranteed 42 hours contract

    Guildford, United KingdomOn-SiteFull-time£15.43 – £18.41 / hourPosted 2d ago
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    🔒 Area Security Officer – Frimley - Guildford - Reading 

    12 hour shifts- Days, Nights & Weekends
    Contracted Hours: 42 hours per week
    Location: Frimley - Guildford - Reading
    Pay Rate: Between £15.43 - £18.41 per hour

    âś… Benefits:

    • Guaranteed 42 hours per week
    • Competitive hourly rate between ÂŁ15.43 and ÂŁ18.41
    • Variety of work across multiple high profile sites
    • Paid induction and ongoing training
    • Company provided uniform and equipment
    • Support with obtaining SC Clearance
    • Opportunity to develop into supervisory roles
    • Secure, long term employment with a leading security provider

    This is a guaranteed 42 hour per week contract offering the opportunity to work across a variety of high profile sites in the Frimley, Guildford and Reading area.

    As an Area Security Officer, you will play an important role in supporting different locations, providing reliable security cover and helping each site maintain excellent standards of safety, security and customer service.

    This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, is comfortable travelling between sites, and takes pride in delivering a professional and consistent service. You will have the opportunity to work in different environments, meet different people, and become part of a wider professional security team supporting colleagues, clients, visitors and contractors.

    You will receive full support, training and guidance to help you understand each site, its procedures and expectations, so you can work confidently and professionally across the area.

    Who This Role Would Suit

    This role would suit someone who is flexible, reliable and professional, with the confidence to adapt to different working environments. It is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, likes meeting people, and wants secure, long term employment with the opportunity to develop within the security industry.

    What You’ll Be Doing

    In this role, you will provide professional security cover across sites in Frimley, Guildford and Reading. You will help maintain a safe and secure environment while delivering excellent customer service to clients, colleagues, visitors and contractors.

    You will:

    • Support different sites as part of a wider professional security team
    • Control access for staff, visitors, contractors and vehicles
    • Carry out patrols, searches and incident response where required
    • Follow site specific procedures and assignment instructions
    • Maintain accurate records, reports and handovers
    • Represent the business professionally at each location

    Essential Requirements

    To be successful in this role, you must be comfortable working 12 hour shifts across days, nights and weekends, and be willing to travel between sites in Frimley, Guildford and Reading.

    Candidates must also be able to meet the requirements for security clearance due to the nature of the sites.

    âś… Requirements:

    • Must hold a valid SIA Licence

    • Eligible and willing to undergo SC (Security Clearance) checks – must have been a UK resident for at least 5 years

    • 5-year checkable work or education history – full referencing required

    • Excellent communication skills and high attention to detail

    • Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure

    • Willingness to work days, nights, and weekends

    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.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Securitas

    We’re Hiring: Security Officer  📍 Location: Cramlington, UK đź’° Pay: ÂŁ13.80 per hour đź“… Hours: 50 hours per week – Monday to Friday, Day Shifts đźš— Transport: Access to reliable transport is required, as the site has limited public transport during early starts 🎓 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. As a Security Officer at Securitas, you’ll do more than protect what’s important—you’ll empower people to thrive. Your presence will make others feel safe, welcome, and supported. Whether you’re patrolling key areas, managing gatehouse duties, or being the friendly face clients rely on, as a Security Officer  you’ll be an essential part of something bigger, every shift is a new chance to learn, grow, and make a difference. This isn’t just another job. It’s your opportunity to step into a role as a Security Officer where your potential is recognized, your contribution is valued, and your progress is supported every step of the way.

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