Security Officer
Career Integrity & Compliance Audit Report
This vacancy has been independently reviewed by the OppaJob Transatlantic Career Intelligence Desk to confirm authentic direct employer recruiting, verify compensation transparency, and eliminate applicant processing fees.
Transatlantic Cost of Living & Purchasing Power Benchmark
Compare US ($) vs UK (£) Salary & Net Take-Home Pay
Calculate tax deductions, living costs, and purchasing power parity across US & UK metros.
Position Overview & Specifications
Fancy a new challenge, or new to the security industry?
Here's a fantastic opportunity to join the team at FRG as a Security Officer based in the Milton Keynes area!
This position will require the successful candidate to maintain a safe and secure environment for our client by patrolling and monitoring the site.
Candidates will be working on a major construction project controlling access and egress to compounds on day and night shifts.
This Security Officer role would suit candidates with a front line SIA licence, and experience an enthusiasm for developing skills in security, gatekeeping, and as a Security Guard or Security Officer.
Benefits
- Industry-leading payrates
- Potential to earn up to £30k+ per year
- SIA upskilling and licence renewals
- Paid holiday allowance of 5.6 weeks per year pro-rata
- Referral Scheme - earn £100 voucher for every successful referral
- Uniform
- Free Parking
- High-street discounts
- Free healthcare package which includes access to EAP
- Death-in-Service
- Statutory Pension Scheme
Additional Information:
Overtime available! This Security Officer role offers an average of 42 hours a week, 12-hour shifts, on a 4-on-4-off shift pattern of day and night shifts.
Essential Skills:
- Valid front line SIA licence
- Must be able to drive (must have own transport due to location of site)
- Confident with electronic devices
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Be punctual and reliable
- High levels of written and verbal communication skills
- Fully comprehensive 5-year work/unemployment/education history screenable to BS7858
- Be comfortable patrolling long distances and be on your feet for extended periods of time
Desired Skills:
Proven experience in security is preferred, however, training is provided for this Security Officer role.
About Company:
First Response Group (FRG) is a total security, risk, and facilities management solutions company.
We are leading the way with new technologies and training and development to deliver a first-class service to our clients.
What makes us different is our people. Our mission is to motivate, support, and develop our employees by creating a culture of 'inclusion and happiness'. It is vitally important to us that everyone feels part of the team, contributes positively to company development, and shares in our successes.
We are an SIA approved contractor, an ACS Pacesetter, and hold four NSI Gold accreditations.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £11.29 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Milton Keynes: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- This role requires security officers to patrol long distances and be on their feet for extended periods of time, is this something you are comfortable with?
Experience:
- Security: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- SIA Door Supervisor Licence (required)
- UK Driving Licence (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
- Night shift (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Security Officer roles across First Response Group Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
Explore Related Opportunities (United Kingdom)
Other high-paying verified positions matching your industry profile.
Principal Data Analytics Specialist
Senior Clinical Diagnostic Radiographer
Senior Site Reliability & Kubernetes Engineer (SRE)
Consultant Acute Care Physician (General Medicine)
Head of Cyber Security & Zero Trust Architecture
Apply for this Position
Receive high-paying General openings directly to your inbox.