Security Officer

Recruiting for Security Receptionist

Location Belfast City Centre

Pay Rate £12.60 per hour ( up to £13.45 per hour from April 2026)

Hours per week 60 hours per week

Shift Pattern - 07.00-19.00

As a Security Receptionist at G4S, you’ll be a key part of our security team ensuring that all visitors / clients are welcomed in a professional manner, ensuring the premises security whilst providing excellent customer service with a smile. You’ll be the first person visitors meet on arrival so this role is key to creating a professional and friendly atmosphere - from ensuring the reception area is presentable and queries handled efficiently, We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service in a safe and secure environment.

It’s a varied role where no two days will be the same. You’ll be handling incoming phone calls and managing the switchboard, and liaising with clients, visitors and staff You’ll be an integral part of the security operation, ensuring the correct protocols and procedures are adhered to, such as the issuing of visitors badges and site access, and dealing with any breaches or incidents as required. With a keen eye for detail and a brilliant way with people, you could look forward to an interesting role with exciting career opportunities.

With previous experience within a similar role, you will need to be aged 18 or over, a confident communicator who is a team player with the drive to provide a friendly and professional service at all times. A good IT knowledge and attention to detail is also essential for this role. Strong communication skills are essential, with the ability to deal with difficult situations in a calm and effective way whilst demonstrating empathy and sensitivity.

Join G4S and you can also enjoy real career progression with a large international company - as the world’s leading provider of security solutions, we offer loads of training and support. You’ll be in safe hands from our induction and on-site training to regular reviews and welfare checks with our managers.

Benefits

• 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays - subject to shift pattern and accrual
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Great 4 Savings Employee Discount Scheme
• Progression, training and development opportunities
  
  

As this is a security role we will require a Counter Terrism Clearance, which we can support with by sponsoring this for the successful candidate, in Addition to this our client would progress with SC Clearance

You will just need to complete the following application form and one of our Recruiters will be in touch to discuss the next steps. Our recruitment and selection process will include an interview and screening to BS7858 standards.

Given the nature of the industry, we do need to ask some questions for security and compliance purposes, but don’t worry - you will only need to complete them once.

In 2021, G4S, a London-based global security company, was acquired by Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. This acquisition expanded Allied Universal’s footprint and infrastructure on a global and local level. Through a global workforce of approximately 800,000 people*, we leverage best practices in communities all over the world. With revenue of approximately $20 billion, we have the resources to deploy efficient processes and systems to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. In Europe, we have an extensive network of offices and more than 46,500 employees to support our local communities and customers. We believe there is no greater purpose than serving and safeguarding customers, communities and people in today’s world. Allied Universal is There for you™. For more information, please visit www.g4s.com or www.aus.com.

• Total workforce includes employees and subcontractors