Security Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Benefits:
- £9.50 per hour
- 5.6 weeks paid holiday (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays - subject to shift pattern and accrual)
- Workplace pension scheme
- Life assurance benefit
- Financial support for SIA Licence & renewal
- Contributory Healthcare Scheme
- Eyecare vouchers
- Employee Discount Schemes
- Progression, training & development opportunities
- Refer a friend scheme
- Free uniform provided
We are currently looking for a Security Officer to join the team at Swindon Train Station! The role does not require security experience and we are able to train you to the G4S standards, as well as provide support through your SIA license too.
The shift pattern is to work 4 on, 4 off and this requires you to be flexible Monday to Sunday. Please be aware that this role will require you to be flexible to work day and night shifts on a rotational basis.
Swindon Train Station need someone who is great at customer service, as you will be talking to a wide variety of people on a daily basis, dealing with any issues or queries that they may have. You will also be helping with any anti-social behaviour on site, as well as dealing with anyone under the influence. The relevant training will be given to be able to handle these situations.
Duties of the role:
- Patrols of the site.
- Gatehouse duties.
- De-escalating situations on site.
- Liaising with relevant authorities when necessary.
- Response to medical incidents on site.
How to Apply
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Security & Protective
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Security Officer roles across G4S's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Security & Protective.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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