Security Officer
Securitas US · Grimsby · £14/hr (stated in the posting)
Company Description
We’re Hiring: Security Officer
- 📍 Location: Grimsby, UK
- 💰 Pay: £14.00 per hour
- 📅 Hours: 42 hours per week - 4 on 4 off (Day-Shift)
🎓 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: Site Based
See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.
Are you looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a difference and feel empowered every day?
Join our team at Securitas as a Security Officer, where we value diversity and are committed to creating a supportive environment for all our employees.
As a Security Officer, you'll not only protect people and property but also inspire others by breaking barriers and bias in a traditionally male-dominated field. With comprehensive training, flexibility when you need it, and opportunities for advancement, this is your chance to shine and grow, so do something amazing and invest in yourself by applying today.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take your first step into a career in Security. The role is exciting and varied, offering the chance to get involved in a wide range of duties, including searches, emergency response and providing exceptional customer service. You’ll play a key part in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment, with opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the security field.
Step into a role that's not just a job, but a pathway to leadership and empowerment. You'll be a part of a dynamic team where your skills and unique perspectives are celebrated.
✨ Some Benefits of Working With Us ✨
- 🚗 On-site parking – hassle-free commuting
- 🦷 Dental plan – helping you keep that smile healthy
- 💼 Pension scheme – invest in your future
- 💷 Payroll ISA – smart, tax-efficient savings made easy
- 🌟 And much more! – we’re always looking for ways to support our team
Join us and enjoy a workplace that truly values you!
Job Description
Responsibilities
You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:
- Active Patrols: Regularly patrol designated areas to detect and deter suspicious activity. Your vigilance will ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone
- Thorough Searches: Conduct detailed searches, following our comprehensive company policies and procedures. Your meticulous attention to detail will help keep our restricted areas safe
- Detailed Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate records and complete necessary paperwork related to security incidents and observations
- Effective Communication: Collaborate with colleagues, supervisors and various external authorities to report incidents and coordinate responses to security issues
- Exceptional Customer Service: Provide outstanding customer service to employees, visitors, and guests with professionalism and courtesy
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:
- A valid SIA licence.
- Driving licence or good transport links.
- Physically fit for patrolling of site.
- The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history.
- Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken.
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.