🚨 Join Our Team as a Security Officer – Defence Sector, Towcester 🚨

📍 Location: Towcester, Northamptonshire (NN12 6TF) 
💰 Pay Rate: £13.65 per hour
⏳ Weekly Hours: 42 hours per week (with overtime opportunities)
🕒 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, and Weekends

We are looking for a Security Officer to join our dedicated team in Towcester within the Defence Sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with strong security experience who are committed to maintaining safety and confidentiality in a high-security environment.

What We Offer:

• 💷 Competitive pay at £13.65 per hour

• ⏰ 42 hours per week with overtime available

• 🛡️ A vital role in the Defence Sector, ensuring the safety of highly sensitive environments

• 📚 Full training and uniform provided

• 🚀 Opportunities for career progression within a respected sector

• 💼 Excellent benefits, including paid holiday leave, pension scheme, and employee discounts

What You'll Be Doing:

• 🚶 Security Patrols: Carry out regular foot and vehicle patrols across the site to detect any threats and ensure security measures are being followed.

• 🔒 Access Control: Control and monitor access to secure areas by verifying credentials and enforcing access protocols.

• 🖥️ CCTV Monitoring: Stay alert and monitor CCTV systems to detect suspicious activity and ensure all operations are conducted safely.

• 🚨 Incident Response: Respond swiftly and appropriately to any security breaches, alarms, or emergencies, ensuring that security protocols are followed.

• 📝 Reporting & Documentation: Keep clear and accurate records of any incidents, breaches, or security-related activities for compliance and safety.

• 🧑‍💻 Health & Safety: Follow strict health and safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment for all staff and visitors.

• 🛠️ Equipment Checks: Ensure all security equipment, including alarms and surveillance systems, is in working order.

What We Are Looking For:

• 🔑 Valid SIA Licence (essential)

• 🇬🇧 Born British citizen or held a British passport for at least 5 years

• 📜 5-year checkable work history

• 🔒 Ability to obtain SC clearance (essential for the role)

• 💬 Strong communication and problem-solving skills

• 🕔 Ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to various shift patterns, including nights and weekends

• 🏃 Physically fit – you’ll be on your feet and patrolling regularly

Why Work with Us?

As part of our security team, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the highest level of safety for our clients in the defence sector. We offer competitive pay, career development opportunities, and a supportive working environment. If you have the required skills and are ready to join a team dedicated to making a real difference, we want to hear from you!

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with us here at Securitas UK! You're one step away from joining our global team of over 375,000 professionals.

Ready to take the next step? Click 'I’m Interested' to submit your CV. Questions? Reach out anytime at [email protected].

Why Choose Securitas UK?

At Securitas UK, we are on a mission to make the world a safer place, driven by our core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. We foster empowerment, innovation, and growth, offering industry-leading training and career development opportunities.

What You Can Expect

Applying for a new role can be exciting yet daunting. Our dedicated Recruitment Team carefully reviews every application, and we appreciate your patience. Need support? We’re here to help—just drop us an email.

Diversity & Inclusion: Be Yourself at Securitas

We are an all-inclusive employer, embracing individuality and diversity as key to our success. Our belonging strategy focuses on:

• Career Growth: Clear pathways from apprenticeships to leadership programs.
• Inclusive Leadership: A culture of respect, transparency, and collaboration.
• Fair Pay & Benefits: Competitive, equitable compensation and benefits.

Our Commitment to You

We support our workforce through initiatives such as:

• Employee Networks – Safe spaces to connect and influence policies for change.
• Race at Work Charter & Armed Forces Covenant – Supporting equality and inclusion.
• Disability Confident Employer – Ensuring accessibility with our Reasonable Adjustment Passport. With our Level 2 Disability Confident Employer Certification - We commit to guaranteeing an interview to anyone who discloses a disability at screening, providing they live within the location requirements.
• Health & Well-being Programs – Mental health support and workplace wellness.
• Neurodiversity Top Employer Certification – Leading inclusivity for neurodivergent individuals.

We celebrate diversity year-round with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE, and Black History Month and so much more!

Take the Next Step

Join us and be part of a team that values you. Click ‘Apply Now’ and start your career with Securitas UK today!