Casual Security Officer

Be part of something greater.
  • Job reference: SDX/TP/1173282/161680
  • Location: Buxton
  • Job type: Part Time - 0 hours per week
  • Salary: £13.45 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
  • Closing date: 23 September 2026
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About the role

  • Casual Security Officer
    Zero-hours / casual contract
    Hours offered as required – no guaranteed hour

Casual Security Officer

Buxton - Casual

Protect our customers, unlock your career.

At Sodexo, we’re passionate about our people. We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and the safety of our clients, customers, and employees. If you're a vigilant professional with a passion for security, then secure your career with Sodexo!

A role where you’re the key to keeping everyone safe. Valued. Recognised. Rewarded.

What you'll do

  • Help provide a safe and secure environment for everyone on site, delivering a professional security service.
  • Provide flexible security cover when required to support the needs of the site and wider security team.
  • Respond promptly and appropriately to security incidents, concerns and emergencies.
  • Assist with fire alarms and other emergency situations, following site procedures and your training.
  • Welcome and assist visitors and third-party contractors, ensuring relevant security and site procedures are followed.
  • Monitor site security systems, including CCTV and radio communications, remaining alert to potential security concerns.
  • Maintain accurate security records, including incident reports, Health & Safety documentation and site occurrence records.
  • Respond to requests for assistance and escalate incidents or concerns appropriately.
  • Liaise professionally with colleagues, customers, contractors and relevant authorities when required.
  • Ensure security procedures and assignment instructions are followed consistently.
  • Communicate important information and incidents clearly to the Security Supervisor and site management.
  • Maintain a professional, friendly and approachable presence while delivering excellent customer service.
  • Work flexibly to support the security operation and undertake additional reasonable duties when required.

What you'll bring

  • A valid SIA Frontline Security Guarding licence – essential.
  • Good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office.
  • Good time-management and organisational skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A professional, courteous and customer-focused approach.
  • The ability to remain calm and respond appropriately during security incidents or emergencies.
  • Good attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records.
  • The confidence to follow procedures and escalate concerns when required.
  • The ability to work independently as well as part of a security team.
  • A reliable, flexible and proactive approach.
  • A professional or further qualification in Security Operations would be advantageous.

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you for you.

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

  • Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
  • An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
  • Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
  • Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
  • Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
  • Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
  • Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
  • Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Ready to be part of something greater?

For careers that mean business.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

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KEY BENEFITS

  • Advice and guidance

    Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it.
  • Pension Plan

    Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan.
  • Wellbeing support

    Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7.
  • Generous leave

    For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge.
  • Discounts and savings

    Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme
  • Virtual GP

    24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.

Social Impact

Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.

We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.

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