Security Officer

MAN Commercial Protection Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A security services firm in Southampton is seeking an experienced Security Officer to ensure safety and security on-site. Responsibilities include reception duties, incident reporting, and maintaining a visible security presence. Candidates must hold a valid SIA DS or SG and CCTV Licence, with a checkable 5-year work history. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential. This role offers benefits such as in-house training and uniform supply, with shifts based on a flexible pattern including weekends.

Benefits

Full uniform supplied

In-house training (SIA and First Aid)

Free IPSA membership

24-hour counselling helpline

24-hour legal helpline

Double pay on Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid SIA DS or SG and CCTV Licence.
• Checkable 5 year work history required.
• Reliability and flexibility are key.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform reception duties and greet visitors.
• Ensure security procedures are followed.
• Write incident reports in a timely manner.
• Maintain a visible security presence.
• Patrol premises and control access and egress.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

Valid SIA DS or SG and CCTV Licence

Checkable 5 year work history

Job description

MAN Commercial Protection are looking for an experienced Security Officer in Southampton.

Shift pattern: Week 1 – 48 hours per week: (Tuesday, Wednesday 19:00-07:00) (Saturday, Sunday 07:00-19:00). Week 2 – 60 hours per week: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 19:00-07:00.

Pay rate: £12.80ph

Main Responsibilities

• Reception Duties.
• Greet visitors and ensure relevant security procedures are carried out.
• Write accurate incident reports in a timely manner and provide a visible high profile security presence.
• Knowledge of security systems including life safety systems.
• Check alarms and log information.
• Respond to and deal with all site incidents and emergencies.
• Patrol premises.
• Access and Egress control.

The ideal candidate must have

• You MUST hold a valid SIA DS or SG and CCTV Licence.
• You must have a checkable 5 year work history.
• Be reliable with flexibility being key.
• Have excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Be able to work as part of a team.

Benefits

• Full uniform supplied.
• Access to in‑house training (SIA and First Aid).
• Free International Professional Security Association (IPSA) membership.
• Access to 24‑hour counselling helpline through IPSA.
• Access to 24‑hour legal helpline through IPSA.
• Double pay on Bank Holidays.

If this sounds like the ideal role for you, please apply with your CV. We look forward to hearing from you!