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Area Security Officer

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Overview of the role

Leverage your experience as a G4S security professional in this role. Our Security Officer roles vary and as such they allow you to apply your frontline expertise to a new environment, or perhaps for a new client, in a new industry; managing access control, surveillance, or emergency response in a different way.
As an internal candidate, you already understand our values and safety standards; this role provides an opportunity to sharpen those skills in a different operational context and broaden your internal network.

Where this role could take you

Site Supervisors and Operations Managers

Ready for the next step? Security Officers who excel in this role are set to be first in line for our Site Supervisor and Operations Manager positions where you’ll lead the teams you were once part of.

Specialised Roles

This role serves as a foundation for transitioning into other specialist security roles such close protection or aviation security. You will be well placed to continue to Gold standard you've already mastered.

Cross Sector Moves

Use this role to transition between sectors - for example moving from a retail environment to a high-security government facilty, or spend your days securing music and sports venue. The opportunities to expand your CV in G4S are endless.

Area Security Officer

Armagh, United Kingdom

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Job ID: 9163

Job category: Security Services

Location: Armagh, United Kingdom

Date posted: 05/01/2026

Closing date: 29/05/2026

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Recruiting for Area Security Officer

Location Armagh and Surrounding areas

Pay Rate £13.45

Hours of work 40 per week

Shift Pattern Covering Various

Do you consider yourself to be a people person?

Does that sound like you?

If so, then have you considered a career as a security officer? A career that offers you flexibility, variety, full training and a recognised qualification at no initial cost to you?

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday per year, 8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays (worked or not worked)
Workplace Pension Scheme
Great 4 Savings Employee Discount Scheme
Progression, training and development opportunities
We offer increased work opportunity seasonally - in the Spring and Summer we have increased events and opportunities to work at seasonal sites
Contracted hours mean we will pay you even if we cannot schedule you for work

Sounds good doesn’t it?

If you are wanting to consider this position, we are currently recruiting for Area Security Officer's in Armagh!

Our Area Security officer's provide professional Security and customer service for our clients and their customers, with varying shift patterns covering a minamum of 5 different sites with in a 35 mile radius, across multiple government sites, You will need to hold a full UK driving license and have your own transport, and complete baseline clearance as part of our screening process for the civil service contract

due to multiple sensitive sites within this contract we will in additional sponsor a Counter Terrorism Clearance for the successful candidate

Am I suited to being a Area Security Officer?

Previous experience in security is not a must, but if you're already working in the industry, or have before, we welcome you to join our team. We know you'll get off to a flying start!

A typical week will include:

Building relationships with employers and community organisations
Working as part of a team and on your own depending on site requirements
Based in government buildings, you’ll be working within clear guidelines, dealing with employees & members of the public who need to attend the building
An opportunity to work across a number of sites where you will gain increased knowledge, growing your own value as a guard

If you are aged 18 or over and are a confident communicator who is a team player with the drive to provide a friendly and professional service all times, then this could be the career for you!

G4S is an inclusive employer committed to equality of opportunity. As part of our recruitment process, we require a criminal record disclosure for all applicants.

We believe in a fair chance for all; a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from employment. Every application is reviewed on its individual merits, ensuring a transparent and non-discriminatory process.

All disclosures are handled with strict confidentiality. To request a full copy of our Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy, please email ssukrecruitment@uk.g4s.com.

You will just need to complete the following application form and one of our Recruiters will be in touch to discuss the next steps. Our recruitment and selection process will include an interview and screening to BS7858 standards.

Given the nature of the industry, we do need to ask some questions for security and compliance purposes, but don’t worry - you will only need to complete them once.

In 2021, G4S, a London-based global security company, was acquired by Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. This acquisition expanded Allied Universal’s footprint and infrastructure on a global and local level. Through a global workforce of approximately 800,000 people*, we leverage best practices in communities all over the world. With revenue of approximately $20 billion, we have the resources to deploy efficient processes and systems to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. In Europe, we have an extensive network of offices and more than 46,500 employees to support our local communities and customers. We believe there is no greater purpose than serving and safeguarding customers, communities and people in today’s world. Allied Universal is There for you™. For more information, please visit www.g4s.com or www.aus.com.

*Total workforce includes employees and subcontractors

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Success Profile

You know that it takes someone special to be a security guard and you'll already have many of the attributes we need. 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

Your Future Pathway

Your experience as a Security Officer is just the beginning. We don't just offer jobs - we offer growth - vertically or laterally to suit your career ambitions. 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.

Training & Development

We continually invest in the training and development of our employees so that they can reach their full potential. Check out the mylearning for more details.