Security Officer
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G4S Security Services is hiring a full-time Security Officer in Accra, Greater Accra. The role involves protecting client premises through patrols, access control, surveillance monitoring, and incident response. Applicants need a Senior High School Certificate, Ghana Card, and must pass physical fitness training and background checks.
- Full-time role with nights, weekends, and holidays included
- Salary negotiable for the right candidate
- Requires Senior High School Certificate and Ghana Card
- Must pass G4S physical fitness training and background check
- Apply directly on the company site
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- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
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Original source description
Salary negotiable
Vacancies
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Open
Job Type
Full-time
Accra, Greater Accra
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Job Description
Department: Operations
Reports To: Site/Patrol Supervisor
Employment Type: Full-Time (Includes nights, weekends, and holidays)
Job Summary
As a professionally trained Security Officer for G4S, you will be the frontline defense protecting our client’s premises, assets, information, and personnel. You will foster a safe environment by proactively managing entry points, conducting thorough patrols, monitoring surveillance equipment, and acting as a calm, authoritative responder during emergency situations. G4S officers must project a highly professional image, balancing strict security posture with excellent customer service.
Core
Responsibilities
- & Duties
- 1. Surveillance & Patrols
- Conduct regular foot and/or vehicle patrols around the building interior, perimeter, parking facilities, and vulnerable areas to detect unauthorized presence or safety hazards.
- Inspect security infrastructure (doors, gates, locks, fire escapes) to ensure everything is functional and secure.
- 2. Access Control & Customer Service
- Manage entry and exit points for employees, visitors, contractors, and vehicles.
- Verify identifications, issue visitor badges, and maintain accurate digital or physical visitor logs.
- Greet clients and the public with a friendly, professional demeanor while maintaining high situational awareness.
- Enforce company policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and site-specific regulations.
- 3. Incident Response & Reporting
- Act as a first responder to site emergencies, including fire alarms, medical crises, safety hazards, or security breaches.
- Document detailed daily logs, security check sheets, and incident reports
- Qualifications &
Experience
Education
- Senior High School Certificate
- Identification: Ghana Card
- Physical & Medical
Requirements
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods (up to an entire shift) and climb stairs or navigate uneven terrain.
Must pass standard G4S physical fitness training
Must clear a comprehensive background check and reference checks
Core Competencies
Communication: Verbal communication and the ability to write
Emotional Control: Ability to remain calm, professional, and de-escalate conflicts under intense pressure.
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Job Overview
Salary negotiable
Vacancies
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Open
Job Type
Full-time
Accra, Greater Accra
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About the Employer
G4S Security Services
Security Services
· 1000+ employees
G4S Ghana (G4S Security Services Ghana Limited) is a leading integrated security solutions provider operating across Ghana, including a branch in Tema. The company offers manned guarding, electronic security systems (CCTV, alarms, access control), secure transportation and cash-in-transit, vehicle tracking, and risk consultancy services for businesses, institutions, and individuals. As the Ghanaian arm of the global G4S security group, it serves a broad range of corporate, government, and industrial clients and is one of the largest employers in the private security sector in the country.
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