Security Officer at Securitas in Trowbridge, England, GB

Company Description

We’re Hiring: Security Officer (12 Months FTC)

📍 Location: Trowbridge, UK

💰 Pay: £13.39 per hour

📅 Hours: Shift pattern: 60 hrs Monday to Friday (DAYS) 06:00-18:00

🎓 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!

• Always delivering excellent customer service, Strong communication and customer service skills
• SIA Licence (Security Guarding or Door Supervision) - Essential
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Reliable, professional, and able to work nights consistently
• Ability to work independently and remain alert throughout the shift

A great opportunity has opened for a professional Security Officer to join our team at a corporate working studio in Trowbridge. This is a night-shift position supporting a calm, professional environment with a strong focus on safety, customer service, and vigilance.

We are looking for a reliable and professional Security Officer to join our team, providing a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for staff, visitors, and clients. This role involves patrolling, access control, incident reporting, and maintaining high standards of customer service.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will help protect the site by preventing unauthorised access, responding to alarms and CCTV activity, carrying out regular patrols, and reporting any issues or security concerns. You’ll follow company policies, manage keys and equipment responsibly, and record all incidents accurately. You will also support Health & Safety by promoting safe practices, reporting hazards, and providing First Aid if trained. Your duties include helping to prevent loss and crime by reporting theft or suspicious behaviour, completing investigations and written reports, and carrying out stop and search when required. Providing excellent customer service is essential—assisting staff and visitors professionally and maintaining a smart appearance. You will also complete daily tasks, accurate handovers, and support any additional duties or events as needed.

This role requires strong self‑management, good decision‑making, and clear communication. You should be committed to high‑quality work and able to build positive relationships through effective teamwork and networking.

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.

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:

• SIA Licence is Essential
• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Clean criminal record.
• Five‑year checkable employment history.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Punctual, reliable, and flexible with shifts (days/nights/weekends).
• Full UK driving licence and own transport (desirable but not essential).
• Previous security experience.
• First Aid qualification.

Additional Information

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 our 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.