Security Officer

Staffline • Permanent • Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom • £14.88 / hour • 3d ago

Security Officer - Berkeley, Gloucestershire

The rewards

£14.88 per hour
5.6 weeks paid holiday (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays - subject to shift pattern and accrual)
Annual Leave: Generous paid time off to ensure you remain refreshed
Sick Pay: Financial security when you are unable to work
Company Pension: A structured plan to help you save for the future
Life assurance benefit
Financial support for SIA Licence & renewal
Contributory Healthcare Scheme
Eyecare vouchers
Employee Discount: Access to a wide range of retail and leisure savings
Progression, training & development opportunities
Refer a friend scheme
Free uniform provided
Health & Wellbeing Programme: We Care - providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing
On-Site Parking: Free, secure parking at our sites
Specialised site-specific inductions provided and funded
For the right candidates, G4S will fund your SIA training

Hours

42 hours per week
Full-time working a 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off shift rotation
Predictable "4-on, 4-off" shift patterns (including days, nights, and weekends)

The role of Security Officer:

Gatehouse duties
Access Controls
Site patrols on foot and using a vehicle
Control Room duties
Incident response
Maintenance of records and logs
Conducting high-vigilance internal and external patrols to ensure the integrity of the site
Managing complex access control for staff, contractors, and visitors in line with strict regulatory standards
Respond to incidents with precision and teamwork following elite standards
Serve as a professional ambassador for both G4S and our client, delivering service excellence at all times
Handling a wide variety of situations - you might be handling a medical emergency one day and demonstrating a contingency exercise to a regulator the next
Continuously focused on providing excellent service to our customers by being efficient, flexible and security conscious at all times

The ideal Security Officer:

Someone who cares about security, has excellent attention to detail, appreciates that risk exists and is vigilant enough to spot it and take relevant actions, quickly and professionally, to deal with it
Communicate confidently at all levels in both written and spoken English
Follow specific procedures and instructions accurately
Have experience in utilising IT and computer systems efficiently
Undertake shift work flexibly as required
Must hold a valid SIA licence (either a Door Supervisor or Security Guarding licence). SIA training can be provided to a suitable candidate
Must hold a full UK Manual Driving Licence
Must have lived in the UK for a minimum of 5 years due to enhanced security screening and be able to prove a 5-year checkable work history and provide character references
Must be over the age of 18 to apply for this role
Previous experience is not essential, as we'll support the right candidate with training

Join a mission-critical team. As a Security Officer for G4S, you aren't just guarding a gate; you are protecting a high-stakes site. This is a career defined by stability, specialised training, and professional purpose.

We know the vetting process for a high-security site is thorough. That's why we've implemented a "Fast-Track" Tranche 1 Onboarding system. You'll be invited to complete your mandatory induction and provide bank details immediately after your interview, ensuring you are "site-ready" as soon as your clearance is confirmed.

We are passionate about growing our own people. All of our leadership team first started out in a security role, and many of them have worked their way up. If you have the talent and desire, then we will help you to develop your skills so that you can reach your potential with us.

Job ref: 1G4S (G244)

G4S are a recognised Disability Confident Leader Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. They prioritise accessibility, support, and opportunity for all employees. Join their diverse and empowering team today!

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