Security Officer

Laing O'Rourke; Oxford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Long-term employment

Uniform and PPE provided

Enhanced training and ongoing support

Access to company benefits

54 hours per week average

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke, in partnership with Select Security, is recruiting Security Officers to join a project in Oxford on a long-term night shift.

This role involves protecting premises, preventing unauthorised access, and ensuring safety during 48–60 hours per week (average about 54). A valid SIA licence and strong customer service are essential for success in a collaborative security team.

Qualifications

• Valid SIA licence (Security Guarding, Door Supervision or Close Protection) required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a large security team.
• Collaborative approach with project colleagues and customers.
• Professional, reliable and able to stay composed in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular foot patrols across the site.
• Monitor premises and control access to prevent unauthorised entry.
• Carry out routine security and health and safety checks.
• Identify and report security or safety concerns promptly.
• Maintain a professional and visible security presence.
• Collaborate with wider security and project teams.

Skills

SIA Licence

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Reliability

Professional demeanor

Job description

Security Officer (Nights) - Oxford.

Laing O'Rourke, in partnership with Select Security, is recruiting Security Officers to join the security team on one of our projects in Oxford.

This is a long-term night-shift position, typically working 48 to 60 hours per week, with an average of approximately 54 hours per week.

The role

We are looking for professional and dependable Security Officers with experience in protecting premises, ideally within a construction environment.

You will play an important role in maintaining a safe and secure site, preventing unauthorised access and helping to ensure members of the public do not inadvertently enter restricted or unsafe areas.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Conducting regular foot patrols across the site
• Monitoring the premises and helping to prevent unauthorised access
• Carrying out routine security and health and safety checks
• Identifying and reporting potential security or safety concerns
• Maintaining a professional and visible security presence
• Working collaboratively with the wider security and project teams

What we can offer

• £14.90 per hour
• Immediate start
• Long-term employment opportunity
• Full uniform and PPE provided
• Enhanced training and ongoing support
• Access to company benefits
• Average of approximately 54 hours per week

What we are looking for

To Be Considered For This Role, You Will Need

• A valid SIA licence in Security Guarding, Door Supervision or Close Protection
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a large security team
• A collaborative approach when working with colleagues across the project
• Strong customer service skills and a professional approach
• Sound judgement, reliability and integrity
• The confidence to remain professional and composed when dealing with challenging situations

About Us

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality - this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace