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Event and Match-day Security Officer - Burnley

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Overview of the role

As a professionally trained Security Officer for G4S, you could be a member of the security team responsible for securing premises, such as building sites, courts, shops, warehouses, banks and factories as well as ports and airports. You would be conducting foot or vehicle patrols, controlling access at points of entry, securing equipment and people, responding to emergency situations, monitoring CCTV and surveillance equipment and helping to identify and prevent criminal activity.

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Event and Match-day Security Officer - Burnley

Burnley, United Kingdom

Job ID: 7823
Job category: Security Services
Location: Burnley, United Kingdom
Date posted: 31/12/2025
Closing date: 31/03/2026


Event and Match-day Security Officer - Burnley

£13.75 Per Hour

G4S Events Team are recruiting SIA (DS) Licensed Security Officers to work at Burnley Football Club, with exciting opportunities across major sporting and music events in the region – and even nationwide if you’re happy to travel.

Whether you’re welcoming fans, responding to incidents, or supporting general security operations, you’ll play a vital role in delivering a safe, fun, and memorable experience for everyone attending.

You will need to be available for match days, which could be a weekday evening or at the weekend.  Within the broader G4S Events business we can also offer you opportunities to suit your lifestyle, whether it’s flexible ad hoc hours, or working 40+ hours a week, we have a wide range of shifts available.

Our Event Security Officers provide a visible reminder that safety is our number one priority for visitors and staff. Which means you could be inside or outside, on your feet showing people where to go, checking tickets at entry, monitoring the crowd and managing the car parking facilities. Wherever you are, you’ll be the fun, helpful and friendly face representing G4S.

As an Events Security Officer you will be responsible for securing the venues, staff and visitors for our customers. This may include:

  • Carrying out pre and post event safety checks, ensuring compliance with safe working procedures

  • Searching visitors on entry to venues

  • Ensuring that no prohibited or restricted items are taken into the secured zones within the venues

  • Monitoring visitors, crowd movements and behaviour to identify potential issues or incidents and to take appropriate action as necessary

  • Dealing with visitor/crowd disruptions

  • Securing licensed and hospitality areas

Benefits:

  • Perks at Work Scheme - access to a wide range of employee benefits which include discounts in over 20 different categories ranging from Electronics, Home Appliances, Food & Groceries, Car Buying, Travel, Fitness, and more.

  • WeCare - A full range of virtual health and wellbeing services that offers you and your family 24/7 access to thousands of experts such as Medical, dental, financial services.

  • Holiday Leave

  • Career progression

  • Training Opportunities

  • Free travel (to qualifying events)

Our recruitment and selection process will include a face to face interview, once the application has been submitted a member of our team will be in touch to get this arranged for you.

Given the nature of the industry, we do need to ask some questions for security and compliance purposes, but don’t worry - you will only need to complete them once.


You will just need to complete the following application form and one of our Recruiters will be in touch to discuss the next steps. Our recruitment and selection process will include an interview and screening to BS7858 standards.

In 2021, G4S, a London-based global security company, was acquired by Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. This acquisition expanded Allied Universal’s footprint and infrastructure on a global and local level. Through a global workforce of approximately 800,000 people*, we leverage best practices in communities all over the world. With revenue of approximately $20 billion, we have the resources to deploy efficient processes and systems to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. In Europe, we have an extensive network of offices and more than 46,500 employees to support our local communities and customers.  We believe there is no greater purpose than serving and safeguarding customers, communities and people in today’s world. Allied Universal is There for you™. For more information, please visit www.g4s.com or www.aus.com.

*Total workforce includes employees and subcontractors

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Success Profile

It takes someone special to be Event and Match-day Security Officer - Burnley. Here are some of the qualities we're looking for in our team members:

  • Honesty & Integrity
  • Strong communication skills
  • Customer orientated
  • Teamwork
  • Caring
  • Reliable

Hear from one of our security guards

I love the variety and challenge that comes with working in Security at G4S. Every day is different, and I'm constantly learning new skills. The company provides excellent training and support, and I feel like my contributions are valued. I'm proud to be part of a team that is dedicated to keeping people and property safe.

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Career Path

Our Security Officer positions offer candidates a range of things to support the personal and professional development of our teams. There are countless examples of individuals who began their career on the front line and today hold management positions, including in our senior leadership teams.

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Rewards and benefits

Our benefits vary from country to country and role to role and are designed to ensure our staff have access to the things they need to thrive both in and out of work. This includes on-the-job training, career paths to management and a range of benefits depending on locations around the world.

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Training & Development

We continually invest in the training and development of our employees so that they can reach their full potential.

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Flexibility

With a range of job types, whether it’s shift work, part or full time employment there is flexibility to suit your needs.

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