Lancashire Constabulary is looking for Security Officers to join our team.
The purpose of this role is to uphold the security of Headquarters and associated sites.
Gate house duties:
Access control, barrier operation, booking in/out of police & pool vehicles, complete patrol logs, incident reports, key issue logs, booking in visitors, booking in/out of property, assisting residents. Duties require the use of a telephone and computer & CCTV monitoring, and regular interaction with the public
Patrols:
Mobile and on foot of HQ site and satellite sites at Lindle lane. Lock up/unlock patrols, security breach patrols, internal and external building checks, fenceline checks. Intruder and fire alarm response patrols. Most patrols are solo with constant radio communication with other team members and/or control room
Key Responsibilities:
- To control entry and egress of persons and vehicles on the Constabulary’s sites to prevent unauthorised access.
- To follow and uphold all procedures whilst maintaining pocket book notes of events, and to report any incidents in a timely manner.
- To greet all staff and visitors appropriately and courteously.
Please see the attached job specification for further details.
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. It is a 4 week rolling rota, with shift times between 19:00 - 07:00. You will be one of 4-night team members.
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)
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Closing date: Thursday 30th April 2026 at 10am
