Security Officer
| Posting date: | 03 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.48 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 October 2025 |
| Location: | Ipswich, IP4 5PD |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/2245345/148762 |
Summary
Job Opportunity: Security Officer
Pay Rate: £14.48 per hour
Hours: Average 42 hours per week. Including days,nights, and weekends
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off, (5 out of 7)
About the Role
We are seeking dedicated and professional Security Officers to join our team. This is a varied role that requires vigilance, excellent communication, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. As a Security Officer, you will play a key role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for our clients, employees, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
- Remain alert and vigilant to deter and detect intruders.
- Respond promptly to calls for assistance, coordinating with managers and emergency services where necessary.
- Act as a site key holder and ensure secure access to buildings and grounds.
- Monitor CCTV, access control, and fire alarm systems.
- Conduct patrols, vehicle checks, and staff/visitor searches as required.
- Record all incidents accurately in the Daily Occurrence Book and provide written reports or witness statements when needed.
- Support and manage incidents involving violence or aggression through restraint, de-escalation, and effective communication.
- Assist with general duties such as managing deliveries, issuing site access cards, and fire alarm testing.
What We’re Looking For
- A validSIA Licence(essential).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approach.
- The ability to remain calm, professional, and decisive in challenging situations.
- Good organisational and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
- Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends on a rotating shift pattern.
- Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling tasks.
- Smart and presentable appearance with high personal standards.
Why Join Us?
Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance tomake a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act withpurpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range ofbenefits to support you and your loved ones:
- Mental health and wellbeing resources
- Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
- Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
- Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
- Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
- Retirement savings plan and life insurance
- Full training and protective uniform provided.
- Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
- Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
- Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
- Competitive pay
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now andbring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.
We may close this advert early if we receive a highnumber of applications — so don’t wait!
About Sodexo
AtSodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build abetter life for all. As the global leader in services that improve theQuality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumerseach day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services,Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We arecommitted to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendlyemployer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diversevariety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage ouremployees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, SodexoParents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together,Generations and Origins.
We’re aDisability Confident Leader employer.We’re committed to changingattitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chanceto fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interviewscheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteriafor the job.
Clickhereto read more about what we do to promote aninclusive culture.
SodexoDisability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.