Security Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
Guardforce Security Services Limited has been established since December 1993. Our Head office is based in North Watford, conveniently located close to the M1 Motorway. This location also boasts excellent road links to the M25, A41, A5 and A1 (M), which are the operating corridors for our business.
We currently operate from the following location from around the United Kingdom:
- Home Counties: supporting Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire
- London: servicing clients within the M25 motorway, including the City, West End together with parts of Berkshire, Essex, Kent, and Surrey
- Midlands: covering Northamptonshire, Leicestershire and parts of Warwickshire and Yorkshire
We're looking for a Security Officer who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. The ideal individual will be responsible for monitoring surveillance cameras and doors to ensure public safety, as well as conducting surprise spot-checks on the building to ensure that all entrances are secure. This is an entry-level position and we are interested in hiring candidates with a desire to work with the excellent customer service skills.
Responsibilities:
- Perform security audits.
- Understand security rules and regulations.
- Monitor CCTV to identify unusual activity or events.
- Stay vigilant while on duty; be aware of everything happening in and around the environment.
- Work in a 24/7 environment, with variable shifts on a weekly rota.
- Follow rules and regulations because of the high-security nature of the facility and its property.
- Foot Patrols
- Access Control
- Handling Visitors
- Incident Report Writing
Job Types: Full-time, Zero hours contract
Salary: £11.50 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Watford, WD24 7RG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- security: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- SIA (required)
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
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 Guardforce Security Services 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 £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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