Company Description
We’re Hiring: Security Officer
Location: Burton upon Trent, Burton-on-Trent, UK
Pay: £12.97 Per Hour
Hours: 10 hour day shift Monday-Friday
From day one, you’ll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, Mentorship, and a whole load of benefits from big brand discounts to give back schemes!
Grade: Site Based
See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.
The Security Officer plays a vital role in protecting employees, property, and business assets at Keysight, a highly rated employer renowned for delivering market-leading design, emulation, and test solutions that help engineers develop and deploy new technologies faster and with less risk across the communications, aerospace, automotive, and electronics industries. The Security Officer is responsible for providing a professional security service in accordance with assignment instructions and customer requirements, while delivering exceptional customer service at all times. Demonstrating Securitas’ core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness, the Security Officer helps maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, visitors, and operations, ensuring the site remains protected, efficient, and fully operational.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities :You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:
As a Security Officer at Keysight Technologies, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and professional environment for employees, visitors, contractors, and company assets. Duties include:
Conducting internal and external security patrols and preventing unauthorised access to the site.
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Monitoring CCTV, fire alarms, intruder alarms, and other security systems.
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Managing site access, issuing visitor and contractor passes, and carrying out locking and unlocking procedures.
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Providing traffic management, enforcing parking regulations, and maintaining accurate security records and logbooks.
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Supporting health and safety compliance by reporting hazards, faults, accidents, and unsafe practices.
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Ensuring emergency escape routes remain clear and assisting with emergency response procedures.
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Investigating fire alarm activations and liaising with the Securitas Operations Centre (SOC) during incidents.
Please note - The responsibilities listed here aren’t the full picture—but they give you a good sense of the role. If you meet the minimum requirements and believe you’ve got what it takes to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.
Qualifications
What we’re looking for:
We’re looking for someone who sees a different world—someone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, you’ll have:
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Strong front-of-house and customer service skills.
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Experience working closely with facilities and site management teams.
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Good IT skills and the ability to use site security systems and software.
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Excellent reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail.
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Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
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A valid SIA licence.
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Previous experience in a distribution or loss prevention environment
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The right to work in the UK with a full 5-year checkable employment history.
Additional Information
It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK!
Join our global team of 336,000+ colleagues and help make the world a safer place.
At Securitas, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, and our People Promise:
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Opportunity – We see potential in every person and situation
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People – We open our eyes to all that’s good
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Purpose – We make your world a safer place
What You Can Expect
Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help.
Diversity & Inclusion – Be Yourself
We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (we will always try our hardest to guarantee interviews for eligible candidates, should you meet the roles minimum requirements, having disclosed a disability to our Talent Team upon application). We support equality through Employee Networks - Our real change makers of the business.. YOU, the Race at Work Charter, and the Armed Forces Covenant. We also celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month.
Your Benefits
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STRIVE– Securitas Perks gives you access to a great range of discounts on a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending to suit your shopping habits.
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Dental Plans - A range of plans providing support, providing cash back towards everyday dental costs, such as dental examinations, X-rays, and treatment
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HSF Health Plan - Range of healthcare cash plans at highly discounted rates, providing families with peace of mind by getting cash back on everyday medical costs, such as dental check-ups, contact lenses and acupuncture, and by covering unexpected costs.
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Cycle to Work – A super cost-effective way of getting a brand new bike, cycling equipment or both. Save up to 42% of the usual cost and spread the cost over several months from your salary.
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Specsavers – Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.
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WeCare – A 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
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Toothfairy – Online access to advice and guidance, from real UK Dentists.
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Pension Plan – Plan for your financial future by building up a benefit in the Securitas Pension Plan, with the benefit of employer contribution plus tax relief on your contributions.
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Payroll ISA – An ISA savings account is a great way to meet your longer term personal financial goals.
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Free Mortgage Advice
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Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub
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Death in Service Benefit - Permanent employees are automatically covered for Life Assurance, which would provide a lump sum benefit to your beneficiaries in the unfortunate event of death in service whilst employed by Securitas
Take the Next Step
Join a team that values you. Click ‘I’m Interested’ and start your career with Securitas UK today.
See a different world.
