Security Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you looking for a step up in your security career? Do you enjoy keeping others around you safe and secure whilst providing an outstanding customer service experience? Do you want to work in an innovative, caring and inclusive working environment?
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Corporate Security Officer at one of our clients based in London. The client is an innovator and world leader in the Tech sector. They are also an integral company within a well known multinational technology conglomerate, headquartered in California. The client's facilities are modern and designed with functionality and form at their core. All staff on site have access to gyms, food offerings; all provided with a focus on wellbeing. There are also baristas serving fresh coffee daily, for everyone. Our client promotes inclusivity, innovation and world class performance. The service provider champions diversity, development and progression, to enable provision of sector best performance.
As a Security Officer at this site, you will have the responsibility for protecting all client premises, as well as providing a safe and welcoming environment for all persons. As a member of the security team, you will maintain a security and customer service presence in a visible, friendly, and flexible manner always. Customer service is a core concept to this security function and hospitality, or concierge service skills would be welcomed. In addition to playing a key role as an effective security team member, you will work closely with Team Leaders to achieve day to day security objectives, within the contract operation and help to create a truly world class security team, achieving unparalleled services.
You will need to possess the ability in managing staff, visitor and contractor needs; whilst utilising client IT and badging applications. Provision of all services will be undertaken whilst adhering to client confidentiality protocols.
What can we offer you?
- £13.20 per hour
- 60 hours per week - Monday - Friday
- The opportunity to develop your security career with access to training and development programmes
- Employee Assistance Programme that provides a health and wellbeing support service
- As an employer of choice, we focus on wellbeing, training, and career progression
Essential Skills
- SIA Licence or SIA Door Supervisor is desirable
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Badging, permit admin and patrol experience
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: Security & Protective
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Security Officer roles across Wilson James'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 Security & Protective.
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 £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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