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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

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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Job ID: 9863

Job category: Security Services

Location: Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Date posted: 30/06/2026

Closing date: 08/01/2026

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We are currently recruiting for a Government contract in Milton Keynes, with Allied Universal. The site is well known in the area and has an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Security Officer!

Pay Rate - £13.85 per hour
Hours - 42 hours per week
Shift Pattern - 4 on 4 off, covering day and night shifts, 7am to 7pm / 7pm to 7am
SIA Required - Door Supervisor or Security Guarding is required
Transport - Full driving license and own transport required

We require you to have security experience for this position.

Please be aware that this position will require a SC Clearance (set by the Government), so you will be asked questions in regards to this in a telephone interview to ensure you meet the requirements.

As a Security Officer, your duties and responsibilities include:

- Providing an efficient and effective Security Service for our client, ensuring high standards are delivered and maintained.
- Superior Attention to Detail.
- Access and egress duties.
- Undertaking regular patrols, regular check calls, maintaining logs and passive CCTV monitoring.
- Effective monitoring of visitors and employees on-site and assisting to maintain high levels of site security.
- Understanding of adherence to Health and Safety regulations with responsibility for the Health and safety welfare of colleagues alongside their own.
- Logging details of incoming visitors.
- Vehicle Searching.
- Internal Fire & Flood Checks.
- Daily Fire Alarm Tests.
- Building Checks.

- Good with IT and Microsoft report writing.
- Aged over 18 years or older.
- Has a full driving license and own transport.
- Professional.
- Great communication, written and verbal.

- £13.85 per hour
- 19.6 days leave per year
- 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
- Onsite Sports Pitch, Gym, Nursery and Multi-Faith Prayer Facilities
- Parking, with free vend on electric charging

Job Ref: 1ALS (L5)

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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.