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Area 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?

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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.

Area Security Officer

Leicester, United Kingdom

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Job ID: 8722

Job category: Security Services

Location: Leicester, United Kingdom

Date posted: 19/03/2026

Closing date: 19/04/2026

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We are currently recruiting for an Area Security Officer to join the G4S team, working for a well known-site in Leicester!

Contract Information:

Pay Rate: £12.32 per hour
Hours: 12 hour shifts
Shifts - Days, Nights, Weekends - full flexibility required to cover shifts Monday to Sunday

SIA license - Door Supervisor or Security Guard

As an Area Security Officer you will be responsible for:

- Prioritising the safety, security, and service of the site, its staff, car parks, customers, our client, and property.
- Being polite, caring, and understanding when supporting employees, guests, and members of the public.
- Managing situations that may involve conflict, in line with training and policy guidelines.
- Maintaining attention to detail and being alert to any changes that may indicate an increased security risk or unusual situation.
- Inducting visitors, monitoring CCTV, conducting regular patrols, and performing any other ad hoc duties as required.

Our perfect worker will have:

- A SIA Licence
- A checkable personal history including periods of education, employment, travel, and unemployment
- Excellent customer service skills
- Smart appearance
- Good communication skills both verbal and written
- Computer literacy and Competent in Microsoft applications (Key Board skills)
- A reliable and responsible attitude to work, including the ability to be proactive
- Be totally flexible, reliable, and adaptable in their work environment

- 5.6 weeks paid holiday (8 days in lieu of bank holidays – subject to shift pattern and accrual)
- Workplace pension scheme & Life assurance benefit
- Financial support for SIA Licence & renewal
- Contributory Healthcare Scheme & Eyecare vouchers
- Employee Discount Schemes
- Progression, training & development opportunities
- Free uniform provided

Job Ref: 1G4S (G402)

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 Area 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.

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.