Security Officer
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As a professionally trained Security Officer for [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], you could be a member of the security team responsible for securing premises, such as building sites, courts, shops, warehouses, banks and factories as well as ports and airports. You would be conducting foot or vehicle patrols, controlling access at points of entry, securing equipment and people, responding to emergency situations, monitoring CCTV and surveillance equipment and helping to identify and prevent criminal activity.
Overview of the role
As a professionally trained Security Officer for [Employer hidden], you could be a member of the security team responsible for securing premises, such as building sites, courts, shops, warehouses, banks and factories as well as ports and airports. You would be conducting foot or vehicle patrols, controlling access at points of entry, securing equipment and people, responding to emergency situations, monitoring CCTV and surveillance equipment and helping to identify and prevent criminal activity.
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Security Officer
London, United Kingdom
Job ID: 8968
Job category: Security Services
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date posted: 13/04/2026
Closing date: 10/05/2026
Allied Universal are currently recruiting for Security Officers to work at a newly acquired contract in Central London!
The site is extremely modern, with advanced security systems in place and is now opening a new floor of the building. So, the Allied team are looking for experienced, corporate security officers who can bring their security skills and knowledge to the site.
Contract Information:
Pay rate: £17 per hour. Location: Camden. Hours: 42 hours per week. Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off. Nights only. 7pm to 7am. SIA Licence Required: Security Guarding or Door Supervisor. Experience Level: Over 2 years in a corporate security officer position.
Due to a high volume of applications, you will need to upload a CV to be considered for this position!
As a Security Officer your duties will include:
- Act as an ambassador for the building and always maintain a welcoming approach and professional appearance
- Welcome all staff and guests into the building with a genuine greeting and respond to people with a smile or reassuring gesture
- Maintain excellent site knowledge of both the building and surrounding area to effectively answer any questions from building users
- Be aware of personal responsibilities regarding the site policies and procedures
- Be observant and have a full understanding of building security WIs and EOPs to ensure the security of the building and its users
- Be familiar with the contents of the Assignment Instructions and associated procedures
- Thinking outside of the box and going that extra mile to assist occupiers and guests
- Report any suspicious activity, including hostile reconnaissance or suspicious items
- Detect and deter any threats in or around our building
- Taking direction from the management team
- Providing a world class customer experience
- Working seamlessly with other service providers and departments
- Conduct Internal/External patrols
- Have great communication skills - Be well-groomed and always presentable - Always looking at how we can improve our own performance and how we can improve our service delivery - Have a winning mentality - Be able to follow instructions, but also be able to make critical decisions when required - Be good at taking ownership
- Hourly rate of £17 per hour - Training, Support and Personal Development. - 22.4 days leave per year, with the option of accruing additional days leave from overtime worked (up to a maximum of 28 days). - Workplace pension scheme - Life assurance benefit - Financial support for SIA Licence & renewal - Contributory Healthcare Scheme & Eyecare vouchers - Employee Discount Schemes - Progression, training & development opportunities - Refer a friend scheme
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Success Profile
It takes someone special to be Security Officer. Here are some of the qualities we're looking for in our team members:
- Honesty & Integrity
- Strong communication skills
- Customer orientated
- Teamwork
- Caring
- Reliable
Career Path
Our Security Officer positions offer candidates a range of things to support the personal and professional development of our teams. There are countless examples of individuals who began their career on the front line and today hold management positions, including in our senior leadership teams.
Rewards and benefits
Our benefits vary from country to country and role to role and are designed to ensure our staff have access to the things they need to thrive both in and out of work. This includes on-the-job training, career paths to management and a range of benefits depending on locations around the world.