Security Officer - London - EC1A 4HD - England

Security Officer - London - EC1A 4HD - England,

Are you a highly professional and dependable Patrol Officer looking for a role within a prestigious, client-facing environment? If you take pride in maintaining exceptional site standards, delivering a visible security presence, and engaging professionally with tenants and visitors, we would love to hear from you.

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We are seeking a high-calibre Security Officer to carry out regular patrols across a professional corporate site, ensuring safety, security, and presentation standards are consistently maintained. This role requires excellent observation skills, strong communication, and the ability to act calmly, confidently, and decisively at all times.

Position: Patrol Officer
Shift Pattern: 7 nights, 3 off 2 Days 2 off 7 Nights
Location: London, Barbican , EC1A 4HD
Pay Rate: 14.80 per hour

Benefits include:

• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance benefits
• Employee referral scheme
• Progression, training, and development opportunities

Additional benefits via our ReWard membership:

• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts at major retailers and travel suppliers
• Restaurant and supermarket vouchers
• Cinema tickets
• Access to a 24/7 free Employee Assistance Program

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular internal and external patrols to maintain site security and deter unauthorised activity
• Ensure all areas of the site are safe, secure, and maintained to a high standard of presentation
• Identify, report, and respond to security risks, safety hazards, or suspicious behaviour
• Provide a visible, professional, and reassuring security presence
• Engage courteously with tenants, staff, and visitors, offering assistance when required
• Accurately complete patrol logs, reports, and incident records
• Escalate concerns promptly in line with site procedures
• Support Health & Safety compliance across the site
• Respond calmly and effectively to incidents or emergencies
• Carry out any additional duties as requested by the company

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Previous experience in a corporate or high-end security environment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and situational awareness
• Smart, professional presentation at all times
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently

Who We Are:
Ward Security provides security services solutions to a range of UK businesses. Security services include: CCTV security systems, property management, guard dog security, key holding services, security guard patrol services, response alarm systems and more. With over 1500+ of our amazing people operating nationally.

We seek the best talent to uphold our vision We look after our people; our people look after our clients. We aim to retain and attract the very best of both .

Why Work For Us?
Apart from joining our friendly team we offer Uniform, SIA Licensing savings scheme, Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice scheme, Pension and Life Assurance benefits.

We strongly believe in growing our own talent, and we provide opportunities through our in-house Training Academy, our Leadership Development Programme, online eLearning and development programmes for a career path.

To support the wellbeing of our people we have an in-house Mental Health Team, Wellbeing Platform, an inclusive culture recognised in our Diversity Champion & International Inclusion Awards. We uphold our wellbeing as a MIND Workplace Wellbeing Silver Award holder. We offer Reward membership to all employees, which includes retail discounts, cinema tickets, gym membership, 24/7 free Employee Assistance Programme, and many other fantastic benefits.

At Ward Security, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every individual is valued. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to create an environment that promotes fairness, respect, and collaboration. We are dedicated to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals based on their qualifications, skills, and abilities. We embrace the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our team members, recognising that diversity enriches our organisation and contributes to our success.