Casual Security Officer
Listed on 2026-08-29
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Security
Security Officer, Site Security, Unarmed Security
Location:
Luton, LU1 3JU
Pay: £12.95 per hour
Hours:
Casual - zero hours
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!
Flexibility to travel between Bedfordshire and Cranfield may be required to support occasional cover requirements
Grade: 3.3 Casual
See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.
Join Securitas as a
Casual Security Officer
and play a key role in protecting our clients' people, property and assets across a range of sites within a designated area. You will deliver a consistently high standard of customer service while embodying our core values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness. This is a varied role that offers the opportunity to work across multiple locations, ensuring a safe and secure environment for our customers
As a
Casual Security Officer
, your key responsibilities include conducting security patrols, monitoring CCTV and alarm systems, controlling site access, and responding to security incidents in line with site procedures. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records, managing keys and access passes, and supporting the day-to-day security operations of each site while providing a professional and welcoming presence at all times.
This isn’t just another job. It’s your opportunity to step into a role as a
Casual 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 on-site
- Great career progression
Responsibilities
You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:
- Prevent and deter unauthorised access to sites. 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
- 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 while ensuring the safeguarding of the premises
- Perform routine tests of security equipment where appropriate
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.
QualificationsWhat we’re looking for:
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
- A valid driving licence
- Basic computer literacy
- Flexible and reliable
- Hardworking and a team player
- Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends
- The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history
- Punctual and reliable
- Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken
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 safer place
So what you can expect
Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully. We know applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help. No matter the outcomes, you will always receive communication from us.
See an inclusive world
Inclusion isn’t a tick-box for us – it’s how we work. We know our strength comes from different perspectives, in every role and every team. We’re proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident employer. If you tell us you have a disability when you apply, and you meet the minimum…
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