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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

Londonderry, United Kingdom

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Job ID: 7405

Job category: Security Services

Location: Londonderry, United Kingdom

Date posted: 21/11/2025

Closing date: 30/06/2026

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Recruiting for Security Officer

Location Coleraine

Shifts patterns - Various shift patterns

Contracted hours 24 hours per week

Pay Rate £12.71 per hour

Role Overview

As an Security Officer at G4S, you are more than a Security Guard. You'll be a key part of our site location at Foyle Meats. You will ensure the safety of our customers staff, their buildings and assets, whilst providing excellent customer service with a smile. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service in a safe and secure environment.

It's a varied role where you will get to see a range of different customers - the role will include greeting staff and visitors and ensuring they adhere to the required security protocols, conducting searches where required, patrolling the premises and dealing with security incidents. With a keen eye and a brilliant way with people, you could look forward to an interesting role where no two days are the same with exciting career opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate

You will need to be aged 18 or over, a confident communicator who is a team player with the drive to provide a friendly and professional service at all times.
A good IT knowledge is also key.
You must be flexible and available to work on a varied shift pattern which will include days, nights and weekends. It would be a benefit to have from some security experience and your SIA licence, however it's not essential, as we provide full SIA (Security Industry Authority) licence training.
As this is a mobile position, you will also need to have a full clean driving licence and your own transport.

Join G4S and you can also enjoy real career progression with a large international company - as the world's leading provider of security solutions, we offer loads of training and support. You'll be in safe hands from our induction and on-site training to regular reviews and welfare checks with our managers.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid holiday (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays - subject to shift pattern and accrual)
Workplace pension scheme
Life assurance benefit
Financial support for SIA Licence & renewal
Contributory Healthcare Scheme
Eyecare vouchers
Employee Discount Schemes
Progression, training & development opportunities
Refer a friend scheme
Free uniform provided

Our Private and Commercial sector Security officers are resilent, adapatable and covering various security solutions from transport locations to food industry, retail and much more adhoc work, you'll be joining a growning team who pride themselves on customer service and delivering excellence for our customers and their clients,

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.