- Vacancy Reference:5073
- Contract Type:Full Time
- Temp or Perm:Permanent
- City:London
- Closing Date:18 September 2026
- Salary:£15.50
Security Officer
Permanent
Location: London
Hours: 4 on, 4 off – 07.00am-19.00pm-19.00pm-07.00am
Pay: £15.50 per hour
Join Our Team as a Security Officer
Step into a role where your presence truly matters. As a Security Officer will maintain the client's security requirements while upholding a strong corporate image and high standards of professionalism by following directions from the security management team.
About the Role:
As a Security Officer, you will be responsible for:
- Maintain a polite, courteous, and friendly manner towards the public, the client, and colleagues.
- Make rounds of inspection at fixed intervals and report by means of radio or other devices.
- Check that doors and windows are properly shut and locked.
- Prevent the admittance to the premises of unauthorised persons.
- Remain alert and vigilant to activity on the site to ensure risks are minimised through prompt action and reporting to the Supervisor/Manager; If the emergency is perceived as an emergency, alert the police.
What we are looking for:
- Demonstrated customer facing/customer service or front-of-house experience.
- Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility and Reliability.
- Able to work the shift patterns.
- Ability to think and act quickly in emergencies or under pressure
- Reliability including the ability to deliver high standards of both punctuality and attendance in order to ensure team effectiveness and availability.
- Able to demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team.
- Deal calmly and confidently with all demands from the public.
- SIA – DS/SG – CCTV is desirable
- Please note that, successful candidates will be required to undergo periodic vetting checks during their employment. This is not a full vetting process, but a routine credit and directorship check and carried out every three years to ensure ongoing compliance with our security standards.
Wilson James is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position; however each case will be assessed on an individual basis. For information about Wilson James' commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, https://wilsonjames.co.uk/sustainability
Please be aware that, on occasion, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of strong applications
Internal Applicants
At Wilson James, we support career growth and offer internal mobility to help employees explore new roles and advance within the company. Committed to promoting from within, we provide clear career pathways and continuous skill development. Unlock your potential by applying for exciting internal opportunities and new challenges.



