Day Security Officers (multiple posts)

London School of Economics and Political Science - Estates Division

Location: London

Salary: £29,110 to £32,468 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £34,107 pa inclusive of London allowance

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 5th September 2025

Closes: 21st September 2025

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Salary from £29,110 to £32,468 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £34,107 pa inclusive of London allowance

As a Day Security Officer you will work in a stimulating environment dealing with a wide variety of issues; welcoming visitors, protecting life and property, and helping academics, staff and students. You will be part of a small team, responsible for reception, and the safety and security at a world-famous UK university which regularly attracts high status speakers.

Applications are invited for the posts of Day Security Officer working day, alternating and rotating shifts, including weekend working.

This job demands an ability to deal sensitively, effectively and efficiently with people, and your ability to resolve basic day to day problems.

Applicants must pass a physical assessment on employment, and on an annual basis, that ensures that they can safely conduct physical restraint and other safety related duties.

Applicants must possess good literacy and communication skills and be computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook. You must be able to communicate clearly in the English Language.

Previous experience in a security position is essential.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email r.mulcahy@lse.ac.uk.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 21 September 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.