SC Cleared Security Officer

Location: Chippenham, Bristol & Gloucester
Contract: 2–3 Months
Start Date: 1st September 2026, subject to SC clearance validation
Working Pattern: 4 days per week, 12-hour shifts
Pay: Estimated £550 per week / £2,200 per month – negotiable

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced SC Cleared Security Officer to support our client across their sites in Chippenham, Bristol and Gloucester.

This is a temporary 2–3-month opportunity, with an intended start date of 1st September 2026, subject to the successful validation of the required SC clearance.

The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining the security and safety of the client's premises, staff, visitors and assets. You will provide a professional and highly visible security presence, ensuring that site security procedures are followed consistently and that any incidents or concerns are dealt with promptly and appropriately.

Due to the nature of the sites and the level of clearance required, we are looking for someone who is reliable, professional, vigilant and able to work confidently within a security-sensitive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a professional and highly visible security presence across the client's sites in Chippenham, Bristol and Gloucester.
• Monitor and control access to the premises, ensuring only authorised staff, visitors and contractors are permitted entry to secure areas.
• Carry out regular internal and external security patrols, identifying and reporting potential risks, hazards or suspicious activity.
• Monitor CCTV and security systems where required and respond promptly to security concerns, incidents or emergencies.
• Maintain accurate security records, including incident reports, visitor logs, patrol records and shift handovers.
• Follow all site-specific security procedures and work closely with site personnel and other security staff to maintain a safe and secure environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a candidate with previous experience working in a professional security environment who understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality, vigilance and professionalism.

The ideal candidate will be confident dealing with a range of people and situations and will be able to remain calm and professional when responding to incidents or unexpected situations.

You should be reliable, punctual and comfortable working independently, while also being able to work effectively as part of a wider security team.

Previous experience working within government, defence, MOD, critical infrastructure or other security-sensitive environments would be advantageous.

Essential Requirements

• Active SC Security Clearance – essential
• Valid SIA Licence – essential
• Previous experience working as a Security Officer or in a similar security role.
• Ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with incidents.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, 4 days per week.

Contract & Pay

This is a 2–3-month temporary contract with an intended start date of 1st September 2026, subject to the successful validation of the candidate's SC clearance.

The working pattern will be 4 days per week, 12 hours per day, providing a total of 48 hours per week.

The advertised pay is an estimated £550 per week / £2,200 per month. Pay rates are negotiable depending on experience, suitability and the requirements of the role.

If you hold the required SC clearance and SIA licence and are interested in a short-term security opportunity across the Bristol, Chippenham and Gloucester areas, we would be interested in hearing from you.