Join us as an Area Security Officer covering sites in York and surrounding areas, where you will be required to carry out duties in a busy environment between Monday and Saturday. You will work regular sociable day shifts that you can plan your life around where no two days will be the same and you will have the opportunity to carve out a career with the biggest name in security.
This is a full-time permanent role working predominantly Monday to Saturday, 5 out of 7 days, between 8.45am - 5:15pm or 6am - 6pm, but some flexibility is required.
You will need to have a full UK driving licence and your own transport.
Your Time at Work
Position: Area Security Officer
Location: York and surrounding areas
Pay Rate: £11.76 per hour
Hours: 42.5 hours a week
Shifts: Days only - 8:45am 5:15pm
Your duties include:
- Greeting staff and visitors
- Interacting with the public
- Ensuring they follow security protocols keeping our customers and their premises secure
- Patrolling the premises and dealing with any security incidents
- Ensuring visitors and staff are in a safe environment by de-escalating situations in a firm but respectful manner
Our Perfect Worker
It would be ideal if you have an SIA license or experience in security, but if not, then full training will be provided.
What's crucial is your great communication and customer service skills. All our admin is digital and paperless, so you'll need to be tech savvy enough to use our digital devices.
As this is a mobile position, you will also need to have a full UK driving licence and your own vehicle.
We are passionate about growing our own people. All of our leadership team first started out in a security role, and many of them have worked their way up with G4S. If you have the talent and desire, then we will help you to develop your skills so that you can reach your potential with us.
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
- Refer a friend scheme
- Free uniform provided
Job Ref: 1G4S (G527)
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Area Security Officer
Staffline
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 20 days
York, North Yorkshire YO1 7PX, England

£11.76 per hour
Full Time
Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Discounts
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Sonic Summary
- Join G4S as an Area Security Officer in York, where you will work full-time, predominantly Monday to Saturday, with a pay rate of £11.76 per hour.
- The role involves greeting staff and visitors, ensuring security protocols are followed, and patrolling premises to maintain safety.
- Candidates should possess a full UK driving license and have their own transport, while SIA license holders or those with security experience are preferred but not required as training will be provided.
- This position offers 42.5 hours of work per week, with shifts primarily from 8:45 am to 5:15 pm, and requires great communication and customer service skills.
- G4S provides various benefits including paid holidays, a pension scheme, and opportunities for progression and development.