
Security Officer
Securitas · Preston, England, United Kingdom
About The Role
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- See a different world.
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