Security Officer

We’re Hiring:
Security Officer

Location:
Luton, LU1 3PG

Pay: £15.66 per hour
Hours:
Average 42 hours per week:4 days on, 4 days off, 4 nights on, 4 nights off - 6:30am - 6:30pm/6:30pm - 6:30am
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: 3.1 Site Based

See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.

We are currently recruiting a professional Security Officer to deliver a high-quality security service at a prestigious client within the advanced engineering and technology sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in protecting employees, property, and sensitive assets while ensuring all duties are carried out in line with assignment instructions and site requirements. This role requires a strong commitment to delivering excellent customer service, consistently demonstrating integrity, vigilance, and helpfulness.

As a Security Officer
, your key responsibilities include preventing and deterring unauthorised access, monitoring fire alarms, intruder systems, and CCTV, and carrying out regular internal and external patrols. You will also be responsible for traffic and parking control, conducting routine security equipment checks, and managing keys, including locking and unlocking duties in line with site procedures. A proactive and professional approach is essential to ensure all security protocols are followed and a safe, secure environment is maintained at all times.

This isn’t just another job. It’s your opportunity to step into a role as a Security Officer where your potential is recognised, your contribution is valued, and your progress is supported every step of the way.

Additional benefits:

• Free parking
• Canteen facilities
• Uniform provided

You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:

• Prevent and deter unauthorised access to site. Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms and CCTV as appropriate
• Conduct external and internal security patrols as detailed in the Assignment Instructions
• Manage keys and perform locking and unlocking duties as detailed in the Assignment Instructions
• Carry out routine tests of security equipment where appropriate
• Maintain all logbooks and records as detailed in the Assignment Instructions
• Issue visitor/contractor passes in accordance with the Assignment Instructions
• Provide support, guidance and information to all staff, visitors and contractors whilst ensuring the safeguarding of the premises

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.

We’re looking for someone who sees a different world—someone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, you’ll have:

• A valid SIA licence
• Must be able to go through SC clearance and BPSS due to the nature of the client business
• Smart and reliable
• Computer literate
• Ability to carry out patrols
• 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!

We see potential in every person and situation.

We open our eyes to all that’s good.

We make your world a safer place.

We believe in your future, not just your past. At Securitas, you’ll find a career built on trust, respect, and progress.

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK! You're one step closer to joining a global team of 336,000+ colleagues who help make the world a safer place each and every day.

Here, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness,which help guide how we operate and how our people experience work, each and every day! We have a promise too:

• 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…