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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.

What else could you be doing?

Site Supervisors and Operations Managers

These roles play a pivotal role in managing the teams and their activities as well as liaising with our customers.

Close Protection/Bodyguards

We employ many ex armed forces personnel in to these roles as they have hugely valuable and transferable skills.

Music/Sporting Event Stewards

These are roles that are more likely to be part time, attracting students and those who cannot commit to full time work.

Security Officer

Redhill, United Kingdom

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Job ID: 8341

Job category: Security Services

Location: Redhill, United Kingdom

Date posted: 13/02/2026

Closing date: 13/03/2026

Explore Location

G4S are currently recruiting for an Security Officer, to join our team in Redhill, Surrey, working in a data centre! This role is a great opportunity to work in a corporate environment, dealing with members of the public and delivering excellent customer service. The site is an important service point for many customers, so the customer expectations are high and need someone who can meet their standards.

We are looking for people who hold a Full UK Driving License and access to your own car.

Contract Information:

Pay Rate: £13.45 per hour
Hours Per Week: 42 hours a week
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off, must be flexible to work any day Monday - Sunday and be happy to work both days and nights

SIA License Required: Door Supervisor or Security Guarding

Please note, you will need to upload an up to date CV to be considered for this position.

Your Time at Work:

As a Security Officer your duties will include:

- Meet and greeting staff and visitors and ensuring they adhere to the required security protocols
- Conducting searches where required
- Patrolling the premises
- Dealing with security incidents and following up with the correct reports

Our Perfect Worker:

It is important to have great communication and customer service skills. You will also need to have strong IT skills and be able to use all forms of technology and software systems.

Our perfect Security 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 today where we can help you to progress within your security career and help you to really thrive in the industry!

Key Information and Benefits:

- Holiday allowance
- 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: (G665)

G4S are a recognised Disability Confident Leader Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. They prioritise accessibility, support, and opportunity for all employees. Join their 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.

G4S Security Officer
Australia

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.

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.