S26-390 Security Officer (LC3)

Lancashire Constabulary; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health & wellbeing support

Hybrid/Agile working

Job summary

Lancashire Constabulary is seeking a proactive, professional Security Officer to protect people, premises and assets across the force estate. This role sits within the Estates and Facilities team, providing a visible security presence to keep police buildings safe, secure and operational.

The officer will promote security protocols, control site access, maintain records, and respond to alarms, with hybrid/agile working where role dependant. Applications close 21 October 2026.

Qualifications

• SIA License qualification or willingness to work towards within 2 years.
• Previous experience of working unsociable hours.
• Experience maintaining accurate and legible records.
• Experience communicating clearly and articulately at all levels internally and externally.
• Experience working effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Promote and ensure adherence to security protocols by staff and visitors to protect headquarters and satellite sites.
• Control entry and exit of persons and vehicles to prevent unauthorised access and respond to breaches.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and report incidents within agreed timescales.
• Greet staff and visitors professionally and guide them to destinations per security procedures.
• Respond to alarm activations and prepare reports detailing investigations outcomes.

Skills

SIA License

Unsociable hours experience

Record-keeping

Clear communication

Teamwork

Job description

Lancashire Constabulary is seeking a proactive, professional and reliable Security Officer to help protect our people, premises and assets across the force estate. This is an important role within our Estates and Facilities team, providing a visible security presence and ensuring police buildings remain safe, secure and operational.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the constabularys security protocols and procedures are promoted and adhered to by all staff and visitors and to maintain the security of Lancashire Police Headquarters and satellite sites.
• To control entry and egress of persons and vehicles on the Constabulary’s sites to prevent unauthorised access. Respond appropriately to attempts at unauthorised access or any other breaches of security
• To maintain accurate electronic records, and to report any incidents to your line manager or Force Incident Manager within agreed timescales depending on priority and level of risk.
• To greet all staff and visitors appropriately and courteously and follow security protocols to ensure compliant sign posting of visitors to relevant destinations
• To respond to alarm activations and take necessary actions and to prepare a report to the Security Supervisor documenting the outcome of any investigations

Please see the attached job specification for further details.

Skills And Experience

• Security Industry Authority (SIA) License qualification or equivalent, or willingness to work towards within 2 years.
• Previous experience of working unsociable hours
• Experience of maintaining accurate and legible records
• Experience of communicate clearly and articulately at all levels internally and externally
• Experience of working effectively as part of a team

Vetting And Medical

Please be aware, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass Recruitment Vetting (RV). Please be aware there is a minimum 3 year UK residency requirement for Recruitment vetting and you must be 18 years old at the point of applying. Successful applicants will also be subject to a medical assessment.

The successful candidate will be required to work in accordance with the attached rota.

Benefits

• 25 - 31 days annual leave (role dependant) plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
• Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 12.5% depending on your salary
• Sick pay provisions
• Generous maternity / paternity and adoption leave entitlements
• Option to become a member of the onsite unions
• Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
• Access to on-site-gyms – HQ
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters
• Hybrid / Agile working (role dependant)

Closing date

Wednesday 21st October 2026 at 10am

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