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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Security Officer-En. (Casual)
Security Officer-En. (Casual)
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About The Role
Days of Working: This position will be based at various sites in Durham, working various shifts of both part-time and full-time. Shift patterns are yet to be determined but can be discussed at interview.
Additional Info: This role requires high level SC security clearance due to the sensitive nature of the working environment. Please read requirements carefully before applying.
Becoming a Security Officer at OCS offers a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment across a busy client site. In this role, you will play a vital part in protecting people, property, and assets, while delivering a professional and approachable service to all employees and visitors.
You will be part of a team that takes pride in high standards, strong customer service, and proactive security management, ensuring the site operates safely and efficiently at all times.
As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Maintain the safety and security of buildings, personnel, and visitors across the site Act as a first point of contact, providing a professional, friendly and helpful service Monitor fire, security and building management systems, responding appropriately to incidents Support a safe working environment by following Health & Safety policies and reporting hazards, damage, or defects Control access points, barriers, and support traffic management across the site Carry out regular patrols and ensure security procedures are consistently followed
The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria
Right to Work in the UK (UK Passport Holders only) and willingness to undergo strict SC clearance (be able to evidence 5 years of UK work and residency history) Valid SIA Licence Previous experience in a security role Strong communication and customer service skills
Desirable
Experience working in a busy or public-facing environment
Good attention to detail and a proactive approach to duties Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
About The Company
OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.
Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.
Why Work for OCS?
✅ Award-Winning Employer : Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
🚀 Digital Learning : The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
🙂 Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
📝 Professional Growth : 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
💰 Flexible Pay : Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available.
We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
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About OCS
Customers across all sectors depend on secure, optimised environments that enable end users to achieve their goals and purpose. OCS facilities services provide customers with the assurances they demand and environments that meet end users' needs.
By partnering with OCS, customers benefit from Best Service Excellence, a facilities services standard that focuses on delivering the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and communities. Global best practice and local teams self-deliver a single-service, bundled or total facilities management model that's scalable to the bespoke requirements of each customer and sector.
→ Hard Services → Soft Services → Energy Services → Catering → Facilities Management
Every service in each sector operates with Smart FM solutions that enhance performance and resilience. Insight, AI and automation empower colleagues and customers to do and achieve more.
Our TRUE Values support colleague and customer retention. Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment guide how we operate, interact, make decisions daily, and prioritise what matters most.
We have an ambition to become the best facilities service partner in the industry, guided by our values and driven by our mission to make people and places the best they can be. → If you're seeking a facilities management partner with purpose, please get in touch with our team at ocs.com.