Security Officer

  • Laing O'Rourke
  • Oxford, Oxfordshire
  • Jan 14, 2026
Full time Government

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 and monitoring that no unauthorised intruders or members of public inadvertently stray into 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 is 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.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme and let us know if you require any adjustments for the interview process.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email .