Security Officer

**Company Description** We’re Hiring: Security Officer**

**Location: Northampton, NN4**
**Pay: £13.15 per hour**

**Hours: Monday to Friday 0700-1900**
From day one, you’ll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, Mentorship, and a whole load of benefits from big brand discounts to give back schemes

**_ Grade: Site Based_**
- 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, as a **Security Officer** you’ll be an essential part of something bigger. Every shift is a new chance to learn, grow, and make a difference.

This isn’t just another job. It’s your opportunity to step into a role where your potential is recognised, your contribution is valued, and your progress is supported every step of the way.
**Job Description** Responsibilities**

You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:

- Welcoming and assisting staff, visitors, and contractors.
- Conducting regular safety and security patrols.
- Ensuring compliance with regulations and procedures.
- Supporting emergency protocols, including evacuations and searches.
- Keeping vigilant, reporting incidents, and preventing disruption.
- Accurately maintaining records of all activity and handovers.

**_ Please note -_**_ 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**:
We’re looking for someone who sees a different world—someone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, you’ll have:

- A valid SIA licence.
- The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history.
- British nationality and UK residency for the past 5 years (due to site requirements).
- Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken.

**_ Why Join Securitas?_**
- We have a promise to our people, a ‘People Promise’ where opportunity, people and purpose play a vital role in our day to day_

**_ 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._
- We believe in your future, not just your past. At Securitas, you’ll find a career built on trust, respect, and progress._
**Additional Information**

**It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK**
Join our global team of 375,000+ 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**

**Diversity & Inclusion - Be Yourself**

**Your Benefits**
- ** Pluxxe** - 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.
- ** Epassi** - Save up to 25% on membership at thousands of gyms, leisure centres, yoga studios, bootcamps and more
- ** 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.
- ** My Future Now** - Transfer other pension saving into your workplace pension.
- ** 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 u