Night Security Officer

Role overview

G4S is looking for a Night Security Officer in Belfast. This frontline role focuses on keeping customers, employees, buildings, and assets safe while also delivering a friendly and professional customer experience. You’ll be working in a busy, people-facing environment where every day can bring different tasks and situations.

Key duties

In this position, you will welcome staff and visitors, make sure security procedures are followed, carry out searches when needed, patrol the site, and respond to security-related incidents. The role also involves supporting events and maintaining a secure, well-run environment for everyone on site.

Shift pattern and pay

The role offers a pay rate of £12.96 per hour. Shifts vary across Monday to Sunday on a 4-on, 4-off pattern.

What we are looking for

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and able to communicate confidently, work well within a team, and provide a courteous, professional service at all times. Good IT skills are important. You should be flexible enough to work different shifts, including days, nights, and weekends. Previous security experience and an SIA licence would be helpful, but they are not required because full SIA licence training is provided. As this is a mobile role, you must also hold a full clean driving licence and have your own transport.

Training and progression

G4S provides induction, on-site training, regular reviews, and welfare checks from management. The company also offers strong opportunities for development and career progression within a large international security business.

Benefits

• 5.6 weeks of annual leave each year, including 8 days taken in lieu of bank holidays whether those days are worked or not
• Workplace pension scheme
• Great 4 Savings employee discount scheme
• Training, development, and progression opportunities

Company information

G4S is a global security company operating across more than 90 countries and employing over 570,000 people worldwide. The business focuses on security and related services across sectors where safety is a major concern. In 2021, G4S was acquired by Allied Universal, a global security and facility services company with an international workforce of approximately 800,000 people and revenue of around $20 billion. In Europe, the organisation has a wide office network and more than 46,500 employees supporting local communities and customers.

Recruitment and compliance

G4S is committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive hiring process. A criminal record disclosure is required as part of recruitment, but this will not automatically prevent employment. Each application is assessed individually and confidentially, with a fair and non-discriminatory approach. The selection process includes an interview and screening to BS7858 standards. Because of the nature of the industry, applicants will also need to answer security and compliance questions during the process. The company notes that its total workforce includes employees and subcontractors.