Security Officer (Part Time)

Working in G4S (now part of Allied Universal) already you'll know what makes us special our commitment to customer focus, our expertise and the collaboration and teamwork. You also know what an immense range of opportunities we have to offer you across the business. We're now recruiting for more positions in our Cash Solutions business in the UK. This vacancy may offer you the opportunity you are looking for to progress your career within the group. As an employee of G4S Cash Solutions, each role will have specific responsibilities for the identification, management and control of risk in order to safeguard the business, staff, customers, assets and reputation.

Every G4S employee has a role to play in understanding and supporting the business in embedding effective risk management controls and assurance and will be integral to the effectiveness and success of G4S.

Main Purpose of Job

Join G4S as a Security Operative and you will become part of a well\-trained, tight knit team providing an essential, security service to the branch.

G4S is the largest secure solutions company in the world and one of Britain’s top Employers. Our Cash Solutions business has expertise in cash and valuables transportation, cash processing, ATM and cash centre secure storage. As a Security Operative you will be at the very heart of our operation.

Key Tasks \& Responsibilities

The Role

We are looking for a rare type of individual for a role where previous experience is not essential as we’ll support the right candidate with training. Someone who cares about security. Has excellent attention to detail, appreciates that risk exists and is vigilant enough to spot it and take relevant actions, quickly and professionally, to deal with it. We call it Security Operative, but could just as easily call it Security Officer, Security Surveillance Operator, Security Concierge, CCTV Operator, or even Security Monitoring Specialist.

It certainly isn’t your typical front desk role. It’s wide\-ranging and as the first point of contact in a highly regulated, high\-security environment, you’ll combine security awareness with exceptional professionalism. Your focus will be to support safe operations by monitoring our premises, controlling access, managing visitor and vehicle flows, and maintaining site integrity \- all while offering a helpful, confident presence.

At G4S Cash Solutions, our work underpins the secure movement of cash and valuables across the UK

As a Security Operative you’ll play a critical role in our Secure Cash Centre in Enter Location.

Key Duties:

Manage access for employees, Cash\-In\-Transit (CIT) crews, and authorised visitors

Operate CCTV, alarms, and entry control systems

Ensure proper logging of entries, incidents, and deliveries

Conduct perimeter checks as required

Maintain vigilance and respond to any breaches or alarms promptly

Support cash centre staff with secure operational needs as required

Undertake other duties that may reasonably be assigned to you by your line manager or the business

This role profile will be subject to change in accordance with departmental developments and the job holder’s expertise.

Pay starts at £13\.41 per hour, rising to £13\.71 after 6 months, rising to £14\.01 after 12 months (plus night allowance if applicable)

Person Specification

So what makes a successful Security Operative?

Firstly, you will need to be confident in communicating at all levels in both written and spoken English

You will need to be confident following specific procedures and instructions

An appropriate level of numeracy is also very important

Ability to work to tight deadlines

Previous experience in monitoring and controlling security equipment would be extremely beneficial, as would experience using IT and computer systems

You must also be willing to undertake shift work

You will need to be able to work in isolation or in a team of two

Finally, you must be continuously focused on providing excellent service to our customers by being efficient, flexible and security conscious at all times

In addition to a culture that believes in promoting from within, we offer up to five weeks paid holiday and paid overtime, as well as the following benefits:

• Pension scheme


• Life assurance


• Flexible working policies


• Free uniform


• We Care \- providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing


• HSF \- Health Cash Plans


• Corporate perks and discounts (Perks @ Work and Home)


• Payroll Giving


• Training and Development Opportunities (inc Apprenticeships in England)

If an internal candidate is successful in their application for a position that requires 10 year screening, they may be subject to a screening uplift if they were originally only screened to 5 years when joining the business (depending on their length of service with the company). The screening uplift may involve a new criminal record check and credit check.

G4S Cash Solutions (UK) Ltd is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employee's feel respected and able to give their best and is proud to be an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of age, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please do not hesitate to contact us.

G4S is the International business of Allied Universal, the world’s leading security and facility services provider and trusted partner to more than 400 of the Fortune 500\. Allied Universal delivers unparalleled customer relationships, innovative solutions, cutting\-edge smart technologies and tailored services that enable clients to focus on their core businesses. With operations in over 100 countries and territories, Allied Universal is the third largest private employer in North America and seventh in the world. Annual revenue is approximately $23 billion. There is no greater purpose and responsibility than serving and helping to safeguard customers, communities and people. For more information, visit g4s.com. In the UK, the company has an extensive network of offices and more than 31,000 employees.

If this opportunity is of interest then we want to hear from you. Please click the “Apply Now” button to submit your formal application.

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