Area Security Officer
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.45 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 April 2026 |
| Location: | BS1 5QD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Staffline |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5032608-36959 |
Summary
We are currently recruiting for an Area Security Officer to join the G4S team, working for a well-known site in Bristol!
Contract Information:
Pay Rate: £13.45 per hour
Hours: Must be available to work a mixture of days, nights, and weekends. Sometimes, last-minute calls to cover due to officer sickness. Start times vary between sites.
Shift Pattern: No set shift pattern
SIA Licence: Valid SIA Door Supervisor or Security Guarding Licence. CCTV (Public Space Surveillance) licence.
Applicants would need a Full UK Driving Licence to be considered for this role, as you will be traveling between multiple sites within the designated area.
Your Time at Work
As an Area Security Officer, you will provide flexible, high-quality security cover across multiple sites within a designated area. The Area Relief Security Officer ensures continuity of service during staff shortages, holidays, sickness, or operational demands, maintaining safety, security, and customer service standards at all times.
Key Responsibilities:
- Site security and patrols
- Conduct regular internal and external patrols across assigned sites.
- Monitor premises for suspicious behaviour, safety hazards, or security breaches.
- Control access/egress for staff, visitors, and contractors.
- Ensure site-specific procedures and post instructions are followed at all times.
Incident Response:
- Respond promptly and professionally to alarms, emergencies, and incidents.
- Report, record, and escalate incidents in line with company and client procedures.
- Assist with evacuation procedures and emergency protocols when required.
Reporting & Documentation:
- Complete daily occurrence logs, incident reports, and handover notes.
- Maintain accurate records related to site activities and security issues.
- Follow GDPR and confidentiality standards when handling information.
Our Perfect Worker
Our perfect worker will be trustworthy, proactive and alert at all times. You will have a flexible attitude to work patterns and travel.
Applicants will have strong customer-facing skills and excellent problem-solving ability.
Experience in a similar role is required.
Key Information and Benefits
- 5.6 weeks holiday per year (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays, worked or not worked)
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Progression training and development opportunities
- Life assurance benefit
- Contributory Healthcare Scheme
- Eyecare vouchers
- Employee Discount Schemes
- Refer a friend scheme
- Free uniform provided
Job Ref: 1G4S (G159)
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About Staffline
Staffline are working in Partnership with G4S, providing a recruitment solution for security roles.
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