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About the Role

As a Security Officer, you will play an important role in maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for everyone on site. You will be a visible, approachable, and professional presence, combining strong security awareness with excellent customer service to protect people, property, and premises.

Responsibilities

Deliver a professional front-of-house service and manage site access, acting as the first point of contact for staff, tenants, visitors, and contractors.
Monitor entrances, manage visitor and contractor access, maintain accurate site records, and ensure everyone receives a welcoming and professional service.
Monitor security systems and maintain site surveillance, including CCTV, access control, and the fire alarm control panel.
Respond appropriately to alerts, suspicious activity, and system activations, taking the necessary action to maintain site security.
Carry out regular internal and external patrols, covering public areas, tenant perimeters, loading bays, and plant rooms.
Inspect doors, barriers, locks, and other physical security assets to identify vulnerabilities, faults, or potential risks.
Identify and report security, maintenance, and health and safety concerns, including suspicious behaviour, security breaches, hazards, and equipment faults.
Escalate issues promptly and take appropriate action to help prevent incidents and protect site occupants.
Respond effectively to incidents and emergencies, including fire alarms, medical emergencies, security incidents, and challenging situations.
Remain calm and professional, use appropriate conflict management techniques, and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative when responding to incidents.
Maintain accurate reporting and communication, completing detailed incident reports, site activity records, and shift handover entries to the required standard.
Communicate relevant information clearly to colleagues and ensure concerns are appropriately recorded and escalated.
Maintain high professional standards and work collaboratively, demonstrating vigilance, reliability, and initiative while working independently or alongside colleagues.
Uphold Ward Security’s standards and deliver excellent customer service throughout every shift.

Requirements

A valid Door Supervisor SIA Licence is essential.
A valid SIA CCTV Licence is preferred but not essential.
Proven experience working as a Security Officer, ideally within a corporate, multi-tenant commercial or high-profile environment, with a strong understanding of security procedures and site operations.
Ability to provide a minimum of 5 years' checkable employment, education, and/or unemployment history in line with BS7858 vetting requirements.
Excellent customer service and communication skills, with strong verbal and written English.
A professional approach to engaging with staff, tenants, visitors, and contractors.
Ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate incident reports.
Strong observation, surveillance, and IT skills, including experience using security systems and software.
Confident monitoring CCTV and access control systems, identifying suspicious activity, and recognising potential security vulnerabilities.
A calm, professional, and proactive approach.
Ability to manage challenging situations, respond effectively to emergencies, use initiative, and exercise sound judgement under pressure.
Reliability, punctuality, and flexibility.
Strong commitment to attendance.
Ability to work a 4-on, 4-off rotating day and night shift pattern.
High standards of personal presentation and teamwork.
Genuine commitment to professionalism, integrity, health and safety, and delivering outstanding customer service.

Skills

Customer service
Communication skills
Professionalism
Calm under pressure
Vigilance
Proactive approach
Access control management
CCTV monitoring
Fire alarm system monitoring
Incident response
Emergency response
Conflict management
Judgement
Initiative
Reporting
Teamwork
Surveillance
IT skills
Security systems operation

Location

Moorgate, London, EC2Y 9AQ

Work Type

On-site
Full-time

Experience Level

Experienced

Salary/Compensations

£15.50 per hour

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support and expert advice for personal, professional and wellbeing matters.
ReWard Benefits Platform – Access discounts and offers from hundreds of retailers, cinemas, gyms and more, alongside recognition and wellbeing support.
SIA Licence Savings Scheme – A savings scheme designed to make your SIA licence journey more accessible and affordable.
Life Assurance – Financial reassurance and support for your loved ones should the unexpected happen.
Training & Career Development – Access to apprenticeships, eLearning and in-house skills-based training to support your professional development and career progression.
Employee Referral Scheme – Recommend someone you know for a role at Ward and benefit from our employee referral reward when they successfully join and meet the scheme criteria.
Cycle to Work Scheme – Helping you save on the cost of a new bike and equipment through salary sacrifice.
Pension – A workplace pension to help you plan for your future.
Wellbeing Support – Access to our Mental Health Team, wellbeing platform and Employee Assistance Programme.
Annual Star Awards – Recognition for the outstanding contribution and commitment of our people.

About the Company

Ward Security is a leading security specialist, delivering security strategies, solutions, and services to businesses across the UK.
Our services include security personnel, CCTV security systems, property management, canine services, key holding services, response alarm systems, and more.
With over 1600+ of our amazing people operating nationally, we seek the best talent to uphold our vision: “To lead our sector by what we believe in, not our market share.”
At Ward, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
We value individuals who take pride in their work, demonstrate professionalism and are committed to delivering exceptional service.
In return, we recognise and celebrate the contributions our people make, creating an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel valued and succeed.
At Ward, we believe in investing in our people.
Whether you’re starting your career in security or ready to take your next step, we’ll support you every step of the way with training, development, and clear career pathways, from frontline roles through to leadership.
Your wellbeing matters.
We’re committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our people through our dedicated in-house Mental Health Team and Wellbeing Platform.
We’re passionate about creating a supportive workplace where our people feel cared for, respected and empowered to thrive.

Equal Opportunity

At Ward Security, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every individual is valued.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to create an environment that promotes fairness, respect, and collaboration.
We are dedicated to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals based on their qualifications, skills, and abilities.
We embrace the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our team members, recognising that diversity enriches our organisation and contributes to our success.