Security Officer
| Posting date: | 25 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,996.14 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 December 2025 |
| Location: | Cheltenham, Gloucestershire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | G4S |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 17877 |
Summary
SECURITY OFFICER
Salary: £35,996.14 per annum
Working Hours: Permanent, Full Time, 42 hours per week, 12 hour shifts [4 on, 4 off, 6am - 6pm & 6pm - 6am]
Location: Cheltenham
Excellent benefits package including 2.5% Golden Hello payment on commencement of employment and a £2,000 annual retention bonus (pro-rata for part time employees), subject to Achieving and maintaining clearance requirements.
G4S Facilities Management are recruiting a Security Officer on a full-time, permanent basis based in Cheltenham.
As a Security Officer on this contract, you will be more than a Security Guard. You will be a part of the G4S Facilities Management team providing a full and comprehensive delivery of services to our high-profile client. With a keen eye and a brilliant way with people, you could look forward to an interesting role where no two days are the same with exciting career opportunities.
Responsibilities
Control access to site and designated buildings.
To patrol the interior and exterior of buildings/offices and perimeter.
Detect, and if possible prevent, forcible or clandestine entry to sites/buildings by those without authority and deter and detect vandalism.
Monitor activity on site and in the immediate vicinity of the site.
Operate the switchboard out of hours.
Deal with suspect postal packages and suspicious objects in accordance with agreed procedures.
Monitor the effectiveness of the end of day security measures in workspaces.
To operate the switchboard out of hours.
Carry out monitoring of the alarm systems as required.
Comply with health and safety and emergency procedures.
To act as first point of contact for any emergency and co-ordinate emergency response where necessary.
Essential
Basic level of IT skills.
Customer focused approach.
Enthusiastic and flexible.
Teamwork.
Must be willing to undergo extended security clearance.
Desirable
Full, clean driving licence preferable but not essential
Hold a current SIA licence, or willingness to be trained (which is essential).
Able to work on your own initiative.
Previous security experience
You will be valued and supported, and provided with first class training and competitive benefits.
Benefits
While working for G4S, you are entitled to a number of benefits and offers from G4S partners and other organisations, from employee assistance provided through WeCare, to RAC cover and so much more, including the below;
2.5% Golden Hello payment
£2,000 annual retention bonus
22 shifts, rising to 25 shifts after 5 years service
Progression, training and development catered to you.
Refer A Friend incentives
Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
G4S Life Assurance Scheme.
Subsidised healthcare plan.
Charity work- Match-IT and Payroll Giving.
Confidential Counselling Services
24/7 support specialising in health and medical
Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers.
Please be aware that due to the nature of the business security clearance to a high government level will be required.
Salary: £35,996.14 per annum
Working Hours: Permanent, Full Time, 42 hours per week, 12 hour shifts [4 on, 4 off, 6am - 6pm & 6pm - 6am]
Location: Cheltenham
Excellent benefits package including 2.5% Golden Hello payment on commencement of employment and a £2,000 annual retention bonus (pro-rata for part time employees), subject to Achieving and maintaining clearance requirements.
G4S Facilities Management are recruiting a Security Officer on a full-time, permanent basis based in Cheltenham.
As a Security Officer on this contract, you will be more than a Security Guard. You will be a part of the G4S Facilities Management team providing a full and comprehensive delivery of services to our high-profile client. With a keen eye and a brilliant way with people, you could look forward to an interesting role where no two days are the same with exciting career opportunities.
Responsibilities
Control access to site and designated buildings.
To patrol the interior and exterior of buildings/offices and perimeter.
Detect, and if possible prevent, forcible or clandestine entry to sites/buildings by those without authority and deter and detect vandalism.
Monitor activity on site and in the immediate vicinity of the site.
Operate the switchboard out of hours.
Deal with suspect postal packages and suspicious objects in accordance with agreed procedures.
Monitor the effectiveness of the end of day security measures in workspaces.
To operate the switchboard out of hours.
Carry out monitoring of the alarm systems as required.
Comply with health and safety and emergency procedures.
To act as first point of contact for any emergency and co-ordinate emergency response where necessary.
Essential
Basic level of IT skills.
Customer focused approach.
Enthusiastic and flexible.
Teamwork.
Must be willing to undergo extended security clearance.
Desirable
Full, clean driving licence preferable but not essential
Hold a current SIA licence, or willingness to be trained (which is essential).
Able to work on your own initiative.
Previous security experience
You will be valued and supported, and provided with first class training and competitive benefits.
Benefits
While working for G4S, you are entitled to a number of benefits and offers from G4S partners and other organisations, from employee assistance provided through WeCare, to RAC cover and so much more, including the below;
2.5% Golden Hello payment
£2,000 annual retention bonus
22 shifts, rising to 25 shifts after 5 years service
Progression, training and development catered to you.
Refer A Friend incentives
Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
G4S Life Assurance Scheme.
Subsidised healthcare plan.
Charity work- Match-IT and Payroll Giving.
Confidential Counselling Services
24/7 support specialising in health and medical
Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers.
Please be aware that due to the nature of the business security clearance to a high government level will be required.