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Area 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.

Area Security Officer

Oxford, United Kingdom

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Job ID: 9878

Job category: Security Services

Location: Oxford, United Kingdom

Date posted: 07/01/2026

Closing date: 14/09/2026

Explore Location

We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity to join our client's team in Harwell, as a Area Security Officer, working at a modern medical company in the area! You will also be required to support with other contracts in Harwell, Didcot and Oxford.

The role will be to cover all aspects of security, including patrols, access and egress control and to work with the wider security team to respond to incidents. If you have security experience and great customer service, then this will be a great fit for you.

Contract Information:

Pay Rate: £14.06 per hour
Hours: 42 hours - no set shift pattern as this will be covering sickness, holidays, etc
SIA Licence: Door Supervisor or Security Guarding is essential.

The site is not accessible via public transport for the start and finish times, so you will need to have access to your own vehicle. You will need a manual driving licence.

Your Time at Work

As a Area Security Officer, you will be responsible for:

- Patrolling the site, internally and externally.
- Liaising with customers and visitors.
- Responding to any security incidents, first aid, or fire alarm response.
- Incident report writing.
- Access and egress control.
- Meeting the customer standard at all times.

Our Perfect Worker

- You must be over the age of 18.
- A current Door Supervisor or Security Guarding SIA license is essential.
- Previous security experience is desirable, but not essential.
- Good communication skills, verbal and written.
- Strong IT skills.

Experience in a similar role required

Key Information and 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
- Referral Scheme
- Free uniform provided

Job Ref: 1G4S (G416)

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Success Profile

It takes someone special to be a Area 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.