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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

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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.

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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.

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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

Gateshead, United Kingdom

Job ID: 10407
Job category: Security Services
Location: Gateshead, United Kingdom
Date posted: 20/08/2026
Closing date: 25/10/2026

Allied Universal are now recruiting for an exciting and challenging Security Officer for a prestigious Corporate Contract in the City of Gateshead.  This opportunity is to work with a leading global payment processing provider, which will allow you to grow and develop in your Security career.

The successful candidate must hold a valid SIA Security Guarding or Door Supervisor Licence and have over 1 year of experience in Security.

The successful candidate will need to pass the client background screening which will require a 10-year checkable employment and educational history so you may be asked questions based on this.

Contract Information

Pay Rate: £13.58 per hour
Hours per week: Zero-hour contract, covering Mon- Sunday at Core site however shifts will be available 7 days a week, Nights/days and weekends. It is important that you are fully flexible.
SIA Licences: Door Supervisor and Security Guarding 

To apply, please upload a detailed CV explaining your suitability for this role!

Your Time at Work

As a Security Officer your duties will include:

- Reception duties 
- To always provide a Professional Security Provision 
- Provide excellent customer service and to meet and greet staff and visitors into reception.
- Review and manage all visitors and guests who attend site and ensure their experience is always a pleasure.
- Conduct comprehensive patrols and be a visible presence around the site.
- Ability to deal with situations and incidents in a calm, confident and professional manner. 
- Ensure you are aware of current AI.s, SOP’s and H&S documentation in line with Client and AUS
- Confidently escalate and relay any emergencies and Incidents to line manager.
- Competent at completing accurate reports of any incidents/incidents in line with SOP
- To form strong relationships with onsite Facilities Team on site
- Various Admin tasks at the direction of the site supervisor
- Conducting site patrols and reporting any H&S issues found to the GSOC.

Our Perfect Worker

Our perfect worker will have the following skills:

- Programs: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Windows, Outlook
- Working knowledge of Access Control and CCTV systems  
- Professional communication and a high level of written and spoken English
- Ability to work under pressure and under tight deadlines
- Pride in your personal appearance and hygiene 
- To have integrity and respect for colleagues
- Exceptional time keeping and personal organisation for arriving ready for work.
- Ability to provide 1st class quality customer service

Key Information and Benefits

- Full training provided 
- 5.6 weeks paid holiday (8 of these days 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 

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G4S are a recognised Disability Confident Leader Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. They prioritise accessibility, support, and opportunity for all employees. Join their diverse and empowering team today!


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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Flexibility

With a range of job types, whether it’s shift work, part or full time employment there is flexibility to suit your needs.

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