SIA SECURITY OFFICERS LONDON £20.50 TO £28.50 HOUR FULL TIME

Security roles with immediate start in September and October.

PERMANENT ROLES.

Location: Various London Locations available

Pay Rate: From £22.50 per hour (Plus premium shift allowances)

Contract Types: PAYE (with full benefits) or Self-Employed (UTR)

Shifts: Flexible Days & Nights rosters available

Why Choose This Role?

  • Industry-Leading Pay: Start at a premium £22.50/hour, outstripping standard high-street security rates.
  • Ultimate Flexibility: Choose the contract that suits your lifestyle.
  • Opt for PAYE for structured stability, or Self-Employed to maximise your take-home pay.
  • Round-the-Clock Options: 24/7 operations mean we can offer dedicated day blocks, night blocks, or rotating shifts to fit your external commitments.
What You'll Be Doing
  • Vigilant Screening: Operating state-of-the-art X-ray equipment, body scanners, and biometric security systems.
  • Passenger Interaction: Managing queue flows with a calm, authoritative, yet welcoming presence—helping passengers navigate security smoothly.
  • High-Profile Patrols: Conducting critical access control and security sweeps across terminals, airside zones, and secure perimeters.
  • Incident Response: Acting swiftly and professionally alongside emergency services and airport stakeholders if a security event arises.
What We Need From You
  • The Right Mindset: High attention to detail, strong observational skills, and a calm demeanor under pressure.
  • Excellent Communication: Flawless English (spoken and written) to interact with an international public.
  • Clean History: You must be able to pass a robust 1-year background check and a Criminal Record Check (CRC) to secure an airside pass.
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