Location: Cranfield
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Hours: 42 hours per week; 3 days, 3 nights, 3 off
From day one you’ll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, Mentorship, and a whole load of benefits from big brand discounts and give back schemes!
See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.
As a Security Officer at Securitas, you’ll do more than protect what’s important—you’ll empower people to thrive. Your presence will make others feel safe, welcome, and supported.
Whether you’re patrolling key areas, managing gatehouse duties, or being the friendly face clients rely on, you’ll be an essential part of something bigger. Every shift is a new chance to learn, grow, and make a difference.
Job Description
Responsibilities
You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:
- Prevent and deter unauthorised access to site. Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms and CCTV as appropriate
- Conduct external and internal security patrols as detailed in the Assignment Instructions
- Carry out routine tests of security equipment where appropriate
- 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 whilst ensuring safeguarding of the premises
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.
Qualifications
What we’re looking for:
- A valid SIA licence
- Demonstrates a flexible attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Possesses strong communication skills and maintains a well‑presented, professional image at all times
- Comfortable in a customer‑facing role, with a service‑orientated, personable, and composed approach
- The right to work in the UK, with a 5‑year checkable history
- Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken
Benefits
- 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
- STRIVE – Securitas Perks gives you access to a range of discounts on 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.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status. We support equality through Employee Networks, our 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.
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