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Security Officer

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Overview of 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.

Security Officer

Croydon, United Kingdom

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Job ID: 9819

Job category: Security Services

Location: Croydon, United Kingdom

Date posted: 24/06/2026

Closing date: 24/08/2026

Explore Location

G4S are currently recruiting for a Security Officer to join a Government contract in Croydon! This role is a great opportunity to work in a corporate environment, dealing with members of the public and delivering excellent customer service. The site is an important service point for many customers, so the customer expectations are high and need someone who can meet their standards.

Contract Information:

Pay Rate: £14.80 per hour
Hours Per Week: 48 hours - with potential overtime
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (07:00-19:00, 08:00-20:00) and Saturday (08:30-17:00)
SIA License Required: Door Supervisor or Security Guarding

Please note, you will need to upload an up to date CV to be considered for this position.

Your Time at Work

As a Security Officer you will be responsible for:

- Collaborating within a dynamic team and various client departments to ensure an outstanding customer experience.
- Verifying documents and conducting security screening and searching for customers and contractors entering security-controlled areas.
- Utilize color X-ray images/hand-held scanner to screen belongings effectively.
- Assisting in managing health, safety, and security incidents.
- Engaging in regular training sessions to uphold screening and searching competencies aligned with client premises.

Our Perfect Worker

Our perfect worker will have the following:

- Friendly customer service in a high-pressure environment.
- Maintain physical fitness to stand, sit, and bend throughout shifts.
- Demonstrate fluency in written and spoken English, exhibiting excellent communication skills.
- Ability to multitask efficiently in a bustling operational environment.
- Possess full-color vision and meet hearing standards.
- Willingness to undergo pre-employment medical, criminal record, and counter-terrorism checks.

Key Information and Benefits

- Holiday allowance
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Progression training and development opportunities
- Life assurance benefit
- Contributory Healthcare Scheme
- Eyecare vouchers
- Employee Discount Schemes
- Refer a friend scheme
- Free uniform provided

Job Ref: 1G4S (G691)

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Success Profile

It takes someone special to be a 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.

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.