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Security Officer

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Overview of the role

As a professionally trained Security Officer for G4S, you could be a member of the security team responsible for securing premises, such as building sites, courts, shops, warehouses, banks and factories as well as ports and airports. You would be conducting foot or vehicle patrols, controlling access at points of entry, securing equipment and people, responding to emergency situations, monitoring CCTV and surveillance equipment and helping to identify and prevent criminal activity.

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Security Officer

London, United Kingdom

Job ID: 7231
Job category: Security Services
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date posted: 11/07/2025
Closing date: 13/03/2026

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within G4S for a Protective Security Incident Management Officer, who will work at a prestigious financial institution in London where you will be required to carry out duties in a busy environment and carve out a career with the biggest name in security.

You must be able to demonstrate and deliver high quality guarding and excellent customer service to both our clients and service users.

Contract Information:

Position: Protective Security Incident Management Officer
Location: Canary Wharf, London
Pay Rate: £19.39
Contracted Hours: 36
Shifts: 4 nights on, 5 off. 5 days on, 7 off. Flexibility required Monday to Sunday. 


SIA License: Door Supervisor or Security Guarding, with valid CCTV license.

Language Skill: You must be multilingual for this position.

To be considered for this position, please upload a CV!

Your Time at Work:

Your duties will include:

- Provide a high-quality service to support branches/offices and achieve customer satisfaction which is an essential element of the role
- Monitor the Intruder/Personal Attack and Premises alarm systems installed throughout the network and manage the response to alarms to ensure police are not called to false activations
- Provide the correct response to various types of incidents involving criminal activity against staff, premises, and value assets
- Provide security guidance to staff as and when required and help manage security incidents
- Respond to CCTV requests from numerous stakeholders including police forces, fraud departments and local branches
- Provide support to the Global Protective Security strategy as well as day-to-day business and new initiatives across HSBC sites in the region
- Operate, monitor, and maintain the physical and electronic protection systems installed within the branch/office network to ensure a quality service is provided
- Provide telephone support and technical expertise to the branch/office network and efficiently manage the alarm systems

Our Perfect Worker:

- Multilingual
- Prior experience in a security related role and/or financial institution is essential
- Prior experience in a security control room environment is desirable
- Good knowledge and understanding of security control procedures and systems is essential
- Knowledge of head office and retail branch working practices is desirable
- Be proficient in the use of software applications such as Microsoft Office.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
- Logical approach to problem solving in a proactive manner
- Be polite, helpful and diligent, with a ‘can do’ ethos. Should be able to provide the highest standard in customer service and work in a technical, fast moving and challenging environment under pressure. To make critical decisions in a changing environment is essential
- Be able to work without supervision and as a member of a team

It is crucial to have great communication and customer service skills. All our admin is digital and paperless, so you'll need to be tech-savvy enough to use our digital devices.

Our perfect officer will need to be aged 18 or over, a confident communicator who is a team player with the drive to always provide a friendly and professional service. Join G4S and you can also enjoy real career progression with a large international company - as the world's leading provider of security solutions, we offer loads of training and support. You'll be in safe hands from our induction and on-site training to regular reviews and welfare checks with our managers.

Key Information and Benefits:

- 5.6 weeks holiday per year (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays, worked or not worked)
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Progression training and development opportunities
- Life assurance benefit
- Contributory Healthcare Scheme
- Eyecare vouchers
- Employee Discount Schemes
- Refer a friend scheme
- Free uniform provided

Job Ref: G607

G4S is a recognised Disability Confident Leader Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We prioritise accessibility, support, and opportunity for all employees. Join our diverse and empowering team today!


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Success Profile

It takes someone special to be Security Officer. Here are some of the qualities we're looking for in our team members:

  • Honesty & Integrity
  • Strong communication skills
  • Customer orientated
  • Teamwork
  • Caring
  • Reliable

Hear from one of our security guards

I love the variety and challenge that comes with working in Security at G4S. Every day is different, and I'm constantly learning new skills. The company provides excellent training and support, and I feel like my contributions are valued. I'm proud to be part of a team that is dedicated to keeping people and property safe.

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Career Path

Our Security Officer positions offer candidates a range of things to support the personal and professional development of our teams. There are countless examples of individuals who began their career on the front line and today hold management positions, including in our senior leadership teams.

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Rewards and benefits

Our benefits vary from country to country and role to role and are designed to ensure our staff have access to the things they need to thrive both in and out of work. This includes on-the-job training, career paths to management and a range of benefits depending on locations around the world.

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Training & Development

We continually invest in the training and development of our employees so that they can reach their full potential.

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Flexibility

With a range of job types, whether it’s shift work, part or full time employment there is flexibility to suit your needs.

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