Security Officer

Job Overview

Location:

Barrow-in-Furness, UK

Pay: £12.94 per hour

Hours:

42 hours / 4 on 4 off (Night Shift)

A valid SIA licence / DS licence preferred, or a willingness to upgrade from SIA to DS.

From day one, you’ll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, Mentorship, and a whole load of benefits from big brand discounts to give back schemes.

Grade:
Site Based

• Conducting regular safety and security patrols.
• Conducting searches.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and procedures.
• Supporting emergency protocols, including evacuations and searches.
• Keeping vigilant, reporting incidents, and preventing disruption.
• Accurately maintaining records of all activity and handovers.

Please note – The responsibilities listed here aren’t the full picture—but they give you a good sense of the role. If you meet the minimum requirements and believe you’ve got what it takes to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

• A valid SIA licence/DS Licence preferred.
• Port security experience preferable but not essential.
• Flexibility to work nights, and weekends.
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5‑year checkable history.
• Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken.

We have a promise to our people, a ‘People Promise’ where opportunity, people and purpose play a vital role in our day to day!

• Opportunity – We see potential in every person and situation.
• People – We open our eyes to all that’s good.
• Purpose – We make your world a safer place.

• STRIVE– Securitas Perks gives you access to a great range of discounts on a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending to suit your shopping habits.
• Dental Plans – A range of plans providing support and cash back towards everyday dental costs, such as dental examinations, X‑rays and treatment.
• HSF Health Plan – Range of healthcare cash plans at highly discounted rates, providing families with peace of mind by getting cash back on everyday medical costs.
• Cycle to Work – A super cost‑effective way of getting a brand new bike, cycling equipment or both. Save up to 42% of the usual cost and spread the cost over several months from your salary.
• Specsavers – Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
• Toothfairy – Online access to advice and guidance from real UK dentists.
• Pension Plan – Plan for your financial future by building up a benefit in the Securitas Pension Plan, with employer contribution plus tax relief.
• Payroll ISA – An ISA savings account is a great way to meet your longer‑term personal financial goals.
• Free Mortgage Advice.
• Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub.
• Death in Service Benefit – Permanent employees are automatically covered for Life Assurance, which would provide a lump sum benefit to your beneficiaries.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Other, Information Technology, and Management
• Industry: Security and Investigations

Join a team that values you. Click ‘I’m Interested’ and start your career with Securitas UK today.