Area Security Officer

Posted on September 30th, 2026
location Luton briefcase Permanent £13.50 per hour

We are currently recruiting for an Area Security Officer, to join the G4S team across the Luton and Milton Keynes area!

The role will be covering 4 or 5 sites in the Luton and Milton Keynes area. Where you will be working as a security officer, gaining knowledge and transferrable skills from multiple sites.

Contract Information:
Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour (can increase dependent on site worked)
Shift Pattern: 6am to 6pm / 6pm to 6am
Hours Per Week: 0 hours, full flexibility for day and night shifts, Monday to Sunday
SIA License: Security Guarding or Door Supervisor

For this role you are required to hold a full UK driving license and have access to your own vehicle.

Your Time at Work

As a Area Security Officer, you are more than a Security Guard. You'll ensure the safety of our customers staff, their buildings, and assets, whilst providing excellent customer service with a smile. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service in a safe and secure environment. Other duties include:

- Gatehouse duties
- Greeting staff and visitors and ensuring they adhere to the required security protocols
- Conducting searches where required
- Patrolling the premises, and dealing with security incidents.
- Report writing and completing visitor site inductions
- Microsoft Office use
- Answering internal and external calls

Our Perfect Worker

Our perfect worker will need to be aged 18 or over, a confident communicator who is a team player with the drive to provide a friendly and professional service at all times. Good IT knowledge is also key.

It would be a benefit to have some security experience and your SIA licence, however, it's not essential, as we provide full SIA (Security Industry Authority) licence training.

Key Information and Benefits

- 5.6 weeks paid holiday (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays (worked or not worked) (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays - subject to shift pattern and accrual)
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Progression, training, and development opportunities
- Life assurance benefit
- Financial support for SIA Licence & renewal
- Contributory Healthcare Scheme
- Eyecare vouchers
- Employee Discount Schemes
- Refer a friend scheme
- Free uniform provided

Job Ref: 1G4S (G713)

G4S are a recognised Disability Confident Leader Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. They prioritise accessibility, support, and opportunity for all employees. Join their diverse and empowering team today!

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