Security Officer

Laing O'Rourke group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Oxford is seeking Security Officers to protect premises on a long-term basis. Candidates must hold a valid SIA license and have strong communication and customer service skills. The role involves regular patrols, ensuring safety on construction sites and providing support within a large team. Competitive pay of £14 per hour along with full uniform and benefits provided, with various shift patterns available.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate

Immediate start

Full uniform and PPE provided

Enhanced training and support

Access to company benefits

Qualifications

• Must have a valid SIA license for security guarding, door supervision, or close protection.
• Effective written and spoken communication skills required.
• Ability to work within a large security team.

Responsibilities

• Protect premises and construction sites from unauthorized access.
• Conduct regular foot patrols for security and health and safety checks.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and integrity.

Skills

Valid SIA license

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Job description

Security Officer - Oxford.

Laing O'Rourke, C/O of SelectSecurity are recruiting a team of Security Officers for one of our projects in Oxford. We have multiple shift patterns available including days and nights varying between 48‑60 hours per week on a long‑term basis.

We are looking for professional security officers who have experience in protecting premises and construction sites, monitoring that no unauthorised intruders or members of public inadvertently stray into the unsafe areas. The role requires regular foot patrols of the premises carrying out both security patrols and health and safety checks of the premises.

What we can offer:

• Excellent pay rate of £14 per hour
• Immediate start
• Full uniform and PPE provided
• Enhanced training, support and access to company benefits
• Average of 54 hours per week

What we are looking for:

• Valid SIA license in either security guarding, door supervisor or close protection
• A sound communicator both written and spoken
• Someone who can work well within a large security team and with others within the project
• A strong customer focus and customer service skills
• A professional demeanour with sound judgement and integrity

About Us

Laing O'Rourke 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.

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