Security Officer at Securitas in Winchester, England, GB

Company Description

We’re Hiring: Security Officer

📍 Location: Winchester💷 Pay: £13.45 per hour🕒 Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off (Nights)⏰ Hours: 17:00 - 05:00

🎓 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: 3.1 Site Based

See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.

As a Security Officer at a major research and development laboratory and cloud data centre, provide excellent customer service while protecting employees, visitors, property, and assets. A Security Officer must uphold the highest standards of integrity, vigilance, and professionalism, ensuring all site procedures and client requirements are met. The Security Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment at all times.

Job Description

Responsibilities

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

Protection of Property & Premises

• Prevent unauthorised access and monitor security systems.
• Patrol internal and external areas as instructed.
• Manage traffic and parking restrictions.
• Conduct security equipment checks.
• Control keys, locking/unlocking, and access passes.
• Maintain logs and records.
• Handle lost property in line with procedures.

Health & Safety

• Support staff, visitors, and contractors while safeguarding the premises.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed and report incidents.
• Keep emergency routes clear and equipment accessible.
• Report shortages of first aid supplies.
• Notify the Security Operations Centre (SOC) of emergencies.
• Investigate fire alarm activations.

Qualifications

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:

Requirements

✅ Valid SIA Licence

✅ Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends

✅ Right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable work history

✅ Strong written and spoken English communication skills

✅ Previous security experience preferred

✅ Excellent attention to detail

✅ Physically fit and able to complete long patrols

✅ Good report writing and incident reporting skills

Benefits

✔ On-site parking

✔ Subsidised canteen

✔ Full training and support

✔ Opportunity to work at a prestigious site

Additional Information

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK! You're one step closer to joining a global team of 336,000+ colleagues who help make the world a safer place each and every day.

Here, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, which help guide how we operate and how our people experience work, each and every day! We have a promise too:

• 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

So what you can expect

Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully. We know applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help. No matter the outcomes, you will always receive communication from us.

See an inclusive world

Inclusion isn’t a tick-box for us – it’s how we work. We know our strength comes from different perspectives, in every role and every team. We’re proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident employer. If you tell us you have a disability when you apply, and you meet the minimum requirements for the role, our Talent Team will guarantee you an interview.

Through our Employee Networks, the Race at Work Charter, the Armed Forces Covenant and more, our people drive real change. We celebrate diversity all year round with moments like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month – because seeing an inclusive world starts with how we show up every day.

See a rewarding world

We understand the importance of reward and recognition when it comes to our peoples work. From day one you're able to:

• Save More: Exclusive employee big brand discounts through STRIVE, Cycle to Work savings, Specsavers offers and free mortgage advice.
• Look After Your Health: Healthcare cash plans, dental cover plans, 24/7 GP access, mental wellbeing support and online dental advice.
• Plan for Your Future: Pension scheme, Payroll ISA and financial wellbeing resources to help you achieve your goals.
• Peace of Mind: Life assurance and support for you and your family when it matters most.

Take the next step your career journey

Join a team that values you start your career with Securitas UK today.

Click ‘I’m Interested’ to see a different world.