Security Officer

Securitas; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider in Melton Mowbray is seeking a Security Officer to ensure safety and compliance across key areas. Responsibilities include conducting patrols, assisting visitors, and maintaining records. Flexibility in working hours and a valid SIA licence are essential. Join a team focused on creating a safe environment while receiving support for your career growth and development.

Benefits

Access to discounts on various retailers

Dental Plans for everyday dental costs

Healthcare cash plans at discounted rates

Cycle to Work scheme

Support for eye tests and spectacles

24/7 online GP and mental health support

Financial Wellbeing Hub

Death in Service Benefit

Qualifications

• Valid SIA licence is required.
• Flexibility in working hours is essential.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Conduct regular safety and security patrols.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and procedures.
• Support emergency protocols, including evacuations.
• Maintain accurate records of all activity.

Skills

Strong communication skills in English

Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends

Valid SIA licence

Job description

Location: Waltham, Freeby Lane, Melton Mowbray,LE14 4RS
💰 Pay: £12.46
📅 Hours: 42, 4 on 4 off days, 0600 – 1800

• A valid SIA licence.
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends.
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history.

As a Security Officer at Securitas, you’ll do more than protect—you’ll create a safe and welcoming environment. Whether you’re patrolling key areas, managing gatehouse duties, or being the friendly face clients rely on, as a Security Officer you’ll play a vital role in something bigger. Every shift offers the chance to learn, grow, and make a difference. Step into a role as a Security Officer where your potential is recognised, your contribution is valued, and your progress is supported.

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.
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends.
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history.
• Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken.

Additional Information

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK!
Join our global team of 336,000+ 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
Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help.

Diversity & Inclusion – Be Yourself
We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (we will always try our hardest to guarantee interviews for eligible candidates, should you meet the roles minimum requirements, having disclosed a disability to our Talent Team upon application). We support equality through Employee Networks - Our real change makers of the business… YOU, the 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.

• STRIVE – 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.
• 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

Take the Next Step
Join a team that values you. Click ‘I’m Interested’ and start your career with Securitas UK today.