Area Security Officer

Posted on October 30th, 2026

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£13.45 per hour

Type of Job: Permanent

Area Security Officer

Location: Plymouth
Pay Rate: £13.45
Hours: 24 hours a week, Saturday & Sunday, days and nights (overtime included)
SIA Licenses: Door Supervisor or Security Guarding

You will need to undergo Enhanced Background Checks prior to commencement of the role and be eligible to pass National Security Vetting (SC Clearance) which includes minimum 5 years residency in the UK.

Start Your Career in Security

Looking for a role that offers training, variety and long-term career opportunities?

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in the security industry or build on existing experience within a professional and supportive environment.

No two days are the same. You'll gain exposure to different sites, customers and working environments while developing valuable skills and experience.

Duties

Your Responsibilities

As an Security Officer, you will:

- Provide a professional security presence across multiple customer sites
- Welcome visitors and staff while maintaining site security procedures
- Carry out regular patrols and security checks
- Respond to and report incidents
- Help create a safe and secure environment for customers, colleagues and visitors

About You

What We're Looking For

We're looking for reliable, professional individuals with strong communication skills and a positive attitude.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

- Flexibility to work a mixture of days, nights and weekends
- Basic IT skills
- A customer-focused approach

Key Information and Benefits

- 5.6 weeks paid holiday (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays - subject to shift pattern and accrual)
- Workplace pension scheme
- Life assurance benefit
- Contributory healthcare scheme
- Eyecare vouchers
- Employee discount schemes
- Progression, training & development opportunities
- Refer a friend scheme

Job Ref: 1G4S (G515)

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