Lancashire Constabulary is seeking a reliable and professional Security Officer to be based at Hutton Headquarters to help maintain the safety and security of our premises, staff, and visitors.
This role is key to ensuring a secure working environment across police sites, supporting operational policing by preventing unauthorised access, responding to incidents, and providing a visible and reassuring presence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure the Constabulary's security protocols and procedures are promoted and adhered to by all staff and visitors and to maintain the security of Lancashire Police Headquarters and satellite sites.
- To control entry and egress of persons and vehicles on the Constabulary’s sites to prevent unauthorised access. Respond appropriately to attempts at unauthorised access or any other breaches of security
- To undertake foot and vehicular patrols of the Constabulary’s Headquarters and satellite sites at the required times and intervals.
- Issue parking permits as required and ensure that all required personal and vehicular passes are displayed prior to entry onto site.
- To liaise effectively with other departments and organisations as and when required in relation to site security. Escalate concerns regarding compliance concerns to ensure these are addressed by the relevant department.
- To carry out any other duties which are consistent with the nature, responsibilities, and grading of the post.
Please see the attached job specification for further details.
Skills and Experience:
- Security Industry Authority (SIA) License qualification or equivalent, or willingness to work towards within 2 years.
- Previous experience of working unsociable hours
- Experience of maintaining accurate and legible records
- Experience of communicate clearly and articulately at all levels internally and externally
- Experience of working effectively as part of a team
- Working knowledge of GDPR
- Full UK Manual Driving Licence
- Willing to undertake and pass the Constabulary Basic Driver Assessment prior to driving a Constabulary vehicle
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.
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)
Closing date: Wednesday 8th July 2026 at 10am
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