Position Details
Location: Hertfordshire
Hours: Full Time – 42 hours a week – 7 on, 2 off, 7 on, 5 off
Pay: £15.01 per hour
Job Type: Permanent
About the Role
As a Security Officer you will be responsible for welcoming staff and visitors, creating a safe atmosphere, conducting patrols, monitoring premises, securing access points, responding promptly to alarms, writing reports, and assisting in emergencies. Work on a rotating schedule across sites.
- Welcoming staff and visitors and creating a safe, professional atmosphere
- Conducting regular patrols and monitoring premises to prevent unauthorised access, theft, or vandalism
- Monitoring access points, CCTV, and handling security procedures
- Respond promptly to alarms, emergencies and security incidents, taking appropriate action as needed
- Complete detailed reports on daily activities, incidents and any security concerns
- Assist in emergency situations, including evacuations and first‑aid support if required
- Adapting to different client sites – no two days are the same
- Respond calmly and confidently to incidents or concerns
- Work as part of a diverse, supportive team
Why Join Us?
- Annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks
- Lifestyle Benefits – mortgage and financial advice, vouchers, employee referral scheme
- Learning & Development – eLearning courses, on‑site training, apprenticeships, in‑house training
- Health and Well‑being – life assurance, mental health support specialists
- Online GP for you and your dependents
- Financial support
- Discounts on hundreds of retail sites
- Progression opportunities – many team members advance to senior and site management roles
- A welcoming, respectful team culture
- Uniform and full induction provided
- Cycle to Work scheme
What We Are Looking For
- To hold a current DS SIA Licence
- Proven experience in a security role or a similar position
- Strong observational skills to identify and respond to security threats
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to remain calm and act decisively in high‑pressure situations
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays
Wilson James is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position, however each case will be assessed on an individual basis.
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