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Security Officer

Securitas · Preston, England, United Kingdom

Senior LevelExternal listingfull-time22 days ago

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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