Security Officer: Growth, Training & Perks

Securitas UK; Cranfield; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and Development

Mentorship

Brand discounts

Give back schemes

Job summary

Securitas UK is seeking a professional Security Officer to deliver high-quality security services at a prestigious academic environment in Cranfield.

Roles include preventing unauthorised access, monitoring CCTV and alarms, conducting patrols, and supporting site operations. A valid SIA licence, strong English communication, and a customer‑facing, service‑oriented approach are essential.

Qualifications

• A valid SIA licence.
• Demonstrates a flexible attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Possesses strong communication skills and maintains a well‑presented, professional image at all times.
• Comfortable in a customer‑facing role, with a service‑orientated, personable, and composed approach.
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5‑year checkable history.
• Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Prevent and deter unauthorised access to site. Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms and CCTV as appropriate.
• Conduct external and internal security patrols as detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
• Carry out routine tests of security equipment where appropriate.
• Manage keys and perform locking and unlocking duties as detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
• Maintain all logbooks and records as detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
• Issue visitor/contractor passes in accordance with the Assignment Instructions.
• Provide support, guidance and information to all staff, visitors and contractors whilst ensuring safeguarding of the premises.

Skills

SIA licence

Teamwork

English communication

Customer-facing

Job description

Securitas UK is seeking a professional Security Officer to deliver high-quality security services at a prestigious academic environment in Cranfield.

Roles include preventing unauthorised access, monitoring CCTV and alarms, conducting patrols, and supporting site operations. A valid SIA licence, strong English communication, and a customer‑facing, service‑oriented approach are essential.