Security Officer

Job Description

Security Officer – Samlesbury (BB2 7LF)

£14.56 per hour | ⏱️ 42 hours per week covering days, nights and weekends
Driver required – own vehicle essential

Ready for a role where you’re trusted to protect, respond, and act?

We’re hiring a Security Officer for a high-profile site covering Samlesbury. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where your presence genuinely matters.

If you’re reliable, switched on, and want a career in security, apply now.

What you’ll get

✅ £14.56 per hour
✅ Full-time 42 hours per week
✅ Paid training & full uniform
✅ Overtime opportunities
✅ Pension & holiday pay
✅ Employee discounts
✅ Real career progression

Your role

• Patrol sites (foot & vehicle) to keep people and property safe
• Control access – ID checks & visitor management
• Monitor CCTV and act on incidents
• Respond to alarms and emergencies
• Maintain accurate reports and logs

Active role – not desk-based

What we’re looking for

✔ Reliable and professional
✔ Calm under pressure
✔ Strong attention to detail
✔ Full UK driving licence + own vehicle

Essential requirement

Must be a British national by birth or have held a British passport for 5+ years

Apply now

Join a professional team where your work is valued, visible, and makes a difference every shift.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

✔ Valid SIA Licence
✔ Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach
✔ Ability to stay calm and professional under pressure
✔ Full UK driving licence + access to your own vehicle
✔ Physically fit (this is an active role with regular walking)

Essential requirements (site clearance)

British national by birth OR British passport held for 5+ years
✔ 5-year checkable work history
✔ Must be able to obtain SC clearance

Ready to apply?

If you’re looking for a rewarding, hands-on security role and want to be part of a professional team operating across Samlesbury, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your security career

Additional Information

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK!
Join our global team of 336,000+ colleagues and help make the world a safer place.

At Securitas, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, and our People Promise:

• 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

What You Can Expect
Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help.

Diversity & Inclusion – Be Yourself
We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (we will always try our hardest to guarantee interviews for eligible candidates, should you meet the roles minimum requirements, having disclosed a disability to our Talent Team upon application). We support equality through Employee Networks - Our real change makers of the business.. YOU, the Race at Work Charter, and the Armed Forces Covenant. We also celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month.

Your Benefits

• 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, providing 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, such as dental check-ups, contact lenses and acupuncture, and by covering unexpected 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 – A 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 the benefit of employer contribution plus tax relief on your contributions.
• 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 in the unfortunate event of death in service whilst employed by Securitas

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

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