Enduring Retail Security Officer at Securitas

We are Hiring: Enduring Retail Security Officer

📍 Location: Tunbridge Wells TN1
💰 Pay: £19.50 per hour
📅 Hours: Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00 & Saturday, 09:00-14:00

🎓 From day one, you will 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 your strengths are recognised and your growth is supported.

At Securitas, being an Enduring Officer means stepping into a role that’s dynamic, impactful, and deeply respected. You’re not just standing guard—you’re a trusted protector, a first responder, and a vital part of a world-class team safeguarding a prestigious site.

As an Enduring Officer, you will be the central point of contact for all incidents, delivering the highest levels of customer service while embodying our core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.

Effectively, enhancing the security on-site at a moment’s notice because in an emergency, you will already be present, ready, and trained to take appropriate action.

You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:

• Provide a proactive approach to all security related issues throughout the duration of the duty.
• Responding to identifiable threats, incidents, or colleague wellbeing support when required
• Maintain constant and appropriate communications with the Joint Operation Centre, be it through radio, tablet, or other tech appliances.
• Highest level of Bearing and deportment, alert, inquisitive, visible, and always have a strong security presence.

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.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for someone who sees a different world—someone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, you’ll have:

• SIA Licence- DS/CP
• Right to work in the UK
• 5-year checkable work history
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work under own initiative.
• Customer Service experience.
• Good organisational skills.
• Reliable and customer focused with a commitment to exemplary service.
• Dependant on Location - Ability to acquire Enhanced DBS checks.
• Able to stand for extended periods of time.

Why Join Securitas?

We have a promise to our people, a ‘People Promise’ where opportunity, people and purpose play a vital role in our day to day!

Opportunity: We see potential in every person and situation.
People: We open our eyes to all that’s good.
Purpose: We make your world a safer place.

We believe in your future, not just your past. At Securitas, you’ll find a career built on trust, respect, and progress.

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with us here at Securitas UK! You're one step away from joining our global team of over 375,000 professionals.

Why Choose Securitas UK?

At Securitas UK, we are on a mission to make the world a safer place, driven by our core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. We foster empowerment, innovation, and growth, offering industry-leading training and career development opportunities.

What You Can Expect

Applying for a new role can be exciting yet daunting. Our dedicated Recruitment Team carefully reviews every application, and we appreciate your patience. Need support? We’re here to help—just drop us an email.

Diversity & Inclusion: Be Yourself at Securitas

We are an all-inclusive employer, embracing individuality and diversity as key to our success. Our belonging strategy focuses on:

• Career Growth: Clear pathways from apprenticeships to leadership programs.
• Inclusive Leadership: A culture of respect, transparency, and collaboration.
• Fair Pay & Benefits: Competitive, equitable compensation and benefits.

Our Commitment to You

We support our workforce through initiatives such as:

• Employee Networks – Safe spaces to connect and influence policies for change.
• Race at Work Charter & Armed Forces Covenant – Supporting equality and inclusion.
• Disability Confident Employer – Ensuring accessibility with our Reasonable Adjustment Passport. With our Level 2 Disability Confident Employer Certification - We commit to guaranteeing an interview to anyone who discloses a disability at screening, providing they live within the location requirements.
• Health & Well-being Programs – Mental health support and workplace wellness.
• Neurodiversity Top Employer Certification – Leading inclusivity for neurodivergent individuals.

We celebrate diversity year-round with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE, and Black History Month and so much more!

Take the Next Step

Join us and be part of a team that values you. Click ‘I'm Interested' and start your career with Securitas UK today!