Security Officer

Security Officer – Luton, LU1 3LG

Pay: £13 per hour

Hours: 21.25 hours per week (Week 1: Monday–Friday 5:30 am–8:15 am; Week 2: Monday, Tuesday and Friday 5:30 pm–8 pm)

Grade: 3.1 Site Based

We are currently recruiting a professional and reliable Security Officer to deliver a high‑quality security service in line with site assignment instructions and customer requirements. This role focuses on protecting employees, property, and assets while consistently providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prevent and deter unauthorised access to the 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 while safeguarding the premises.

Qualifications

• Valid SIA licence.
• Driving licence and access to your own transport.
• Smart and reliable.
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5‑year checkable history.
• Strong communication skills in English – both written and spoken.

Additional Benefits

• Free parking.
• Stood down on bank holidays.
• Opportunities for overtime.

Why Join Securitas

We offer learning and development opportunities, mentorship, brand discounts, and a range of other benefits. Our values of integrity, vigilance and helpfulness guide us. We promote diversity and inclusion and support a range of employee networks.

Additional Information

We are an inclusive employer with Level 2 Disability Confident status and support equality through various initiatives. We celebrate diversity with events such as BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE, and Black History Month.

Your Benefits

• STRIVE – access to discounts.
• Dental plans with cash back.
• HSF Health Plan – cash plan for medical costs.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Specsavers discount.
• WeCare 24/7 GP mental health support.
• Toothfairy online dental guidance.
• Pension plan with employer contribution.
• Payroll ISA savings account.
• Free mortgage advice.
• Go & Live Financial Wellbeing Hub.
• Death in Service Benefit for employees.

Take the Next Step

Join a team that values you. Email us if you need help with your application.

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