- Vacancy Reference:5152
- Contract Type:Full Time
- Temp or Perm:Permanent
- City:Chertsey
- Closing Date:19 October 2026
- Salary:£15.52
Security Officer - Nights Only
Permanent
Location: Longcross, Surrey
Hours: 4 on, 4 off - 18.00pm-06.00am
Pay:
Join Our Team as a Night Security Officer!
As a Security officer you will bring excellent customer service, have a super smart personal presentation and entrusted to protect premises ensuring a safe working environment for visitors, staff and contractors. You are required to have a highly visible presence in a fantastic working culture and prevent any illegal or inappropriate activities that might arise. In addition to playing an active role in incident response your goal will be to detect, deter, protect in a professional and confident manner.
About the Role:
As a Security Officer, you will be responsible for:
- Provide a highly visible proactive security presence on and around the site with emphasis on access and egress controls
- Fully conversant with the layout of the site and be aware of threats and challenges faced by the site.
- Be fully conversant with emergency evacuation/controlled movement, to a place of safety procedures at the location.
- Protect the premises, property and personnel from theft, damage and violence; investigating unusual conditions and ensure building is securely locked.
- Provide a customer focused service, maintaining a professional and courteous manner at all times towards the public, the client, residents and colleagues.
- Check and report any hazards identified and report to the onsite security supervisor.
- Report all incidents and unusual events to the onsite security supervisor.
- Invests in training, development and career progression
- Supports wellbeing and work-life balance
- Encourages diversity, inclusion and belonging
- Values innovation and continuous improvement
- Is built for long-term success, not short-term gain
- Gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our future
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5.6 weeks annual leave
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Employer Pension contributions
- Access to financial wellbeing support and lifestyle benefits
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Life assurance
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Specialist mental health & wellbeing support
- Online GP services for you and your family
- Discounts at hundreds of retail, leisure and lifestyle brands
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A Cycle to Work scheme
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Employee Referral scheme
What we are looking for:
- Demonstrate the ability to think and act quickly in emergencies or under pressure
- Have an ability to deliver succinct and clear verbal and written reports where necessary
- Demonstrate reliability including the ability to deliver high standards of both punctuality and attendance in order to ensure team effectiveness and availability
- Demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team.
- Able to deal calmly and confidently with all demands from the public.
- SIA - DS
Interested? Apply now and secure a future with us!
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
Wilson James have been raising standards in security, construction logistics, aviation services, and technology for over 30 years. With 5,000 employees and a presence across over 300 client sites all over the UK, we are dedicated to delivering tailored solutions and top-tier customer service. As a leading managed service provider, we prioritise safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, and we work with diverse, vibrant clients, making for a dynamic and engaging workplace. Employee owned since 2026, we are strengthening our people-first culture every day and creating even greater opportunities for investment, innovation, career development and long-term success.
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
If you are currently employed under TUPE terms and conditions, please note that successful appointment to this role will be on Wilson James standard terms and conditions.



