Dedicated Security Officer

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work for an award-winning security company. We are currently seeking to recruit high-caliber operatives for a new contract in London to start in May 2026 in Kings Cross

Benefits our employees enjoy:

• Virtual GP 24/7
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group Life Assurance
• Workplace Pension
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Recognition Awards
• Comprehensive Training
• Discount Platform
• Wellbeing Platform
• Living Wage Foundation Service Provider
• Progression opportunities

Key Information:

Job Title – Dedicated Security Officer

Location – Kings Cross London Rate - £14.80 per hour.

Shifts – Minimum 16 shifts per month consisting of days, nights, weekends. Offsite working may be required to fulfill minimum shift requirements

Scope:
Unitrust are looking to recruit professional, reliable Security Officer’s to deliver a best-in-
class service to a new prestigious contract in Kings Cross, London. Unitrust is an exciting
security company, whom have a large footprint of clients across London. Our colleagues
are of the upmost importance to Unitrust, and we continue to grow our client base. We
have strong relationships with our colleagues and clients, ensuring the best delivery
service in the industry. The candidates we are looking for must be reliable, professional and
dedicated to supplying a best-in-class service. You must hold a Security Guarding or Door
Supervisor SIA License to work within our business.

Essential Skills:
 Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a confident and
personable manner.
 Exceptional customer service abilities, with a strong focus on providing outstanding
experiences.
 Reliability, trustworthiness, and punctuality in all responsibilities.
 Ability to remain calm under pressure, multitask, and prioritise effectively.
 Physically able to perform all duties associated with the role.
 Computer confident, proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
 Possess a valid SIA front line and CCTV license.
 First Aid at Work qualification.

Desirable Skills:

 Prior work experience in the security industry and/or within the hospitality sectors
is desirable.
 Familiarity with technologies used to detect security threats.
 Enhanced communication, listening, and customer service skills or the ability to
develop further in this field.

Duties to include:

• The maintenance of good order on site, including the protection of everyone thereinagainst violent acts, abuse and accident.
•  The protection of the client’s property against loss, theft, damage (including fire and water) and waste.
•  The protection of private property belonging to the client, their staff and visitors againstloss, theft and damage.
• Prevent offences against the law of the land, Unitrust disciplinary codes and policies and ensure all are brought to the attention of the management.
• Ensure basic fire precautions are in place and means of escape are clear.
• Undertake internal and external patrols and inspections in accordance with Assignment
• Instruction and SOPs.
•  Working with the management team meet and greet visitors and ensure relevant securityprocedures are carried out. Some standing (for more than one hour) may be required dueto patrolling (where applicable).
•  Escalating any issues security and maintenance related issues to building management team by detailed and accurate emailed reports.
•  Monitor, escalate and respond to alarms as required with the CCTV, Security & BMS systems.
•  Management of Contractors for the client and tenants. Liaising with tenants
   

Requirements:
 Under the BS7858 standard, we are required to vet your work history for the
past 5 years. Before applying, please consider if you would meet this
requirement.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Dedicated Security Officer ! Unitrust is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applicants from suitably qualified persons regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity. Please note, any job offered is subject to satisfactory pre-employment and five  year work history security vetting checks according to BS 7858:2019