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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

Maidstone, United Kingdom

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Job ID: 9389

Job category: Security Services

Location: Maidstone, United Kingdom

Date posted: 19/05/2026

Closing date: 08/01/2026

Explore Location

Join us as an Security Officer at the Maidstone Hospitals where you will be required to carry out duties in a busy environment, no two days will be the same and you will have the opportunity to carve out a career with the biggest name in security.

Must have an SIA Door Supervisor License and a Full UK Driving License to be considered for this role.

Contract Information:

Pay Rate: £14.22 per hour
Hours per week: 42 hours per week - 4 on 4 off shift pattern
Shifts from Monday to Sunday
- Days
- Nights

SIA Licenses: Door Supervisor only
Contract: There is a possibility to progress onto a Full Time contract upon completion of your probationary period.

For your application to be considered, please upload an up to date CV!

Your Time at Work

As a Security Officer your duties will include:

- Meet and greeting staff and visitors and ensuring they adhere to the required security protocols
- Conducting searches where required
- Patrolling the premises
- Dealing with security incidents and following up with the correct reports

Our Perfect Worker

It is important to have great communication and customer service skills. You will also need to have strong IT skills and be able to use all forms of technology and software systems.

Our perfect Security Officer will need to be aged 18 or over, a confident communicator who is a team player with the drive to always provide a friendly and professional service.

Key Information and Benefits

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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.