Security Jobs in York

UKSecurityJobs lists verified security vacancies across York and North Yorkshire. York Minster, the Shambles and the city's extensive heritage attractions generate security roles requiring professional, tourist-facing officers with strong customer service skills. York Racecourse is one of the UK's most prestigious venues, generating significant event security demand across its busy flat season. The Coppergate Centre and city centre retail generate retail security demand. York's growing night-time economy and University of York campus add further security requirements. Every vacancy requires a valid SIA licence.

Yes. All front-line security roles in the UK require a valid SIA licence issued by the Security Industry Authority. Depending on the role, you will need a Door Supervisor, Security Guard, CCTV Operator (PSS) or Close Protection licence. UKSecurityJobs verifies every candidate's licence against the public SIA register before their profile goes live to employers.

BS7858 vetting is required across York's security sector. York Racecourse's event security operators, heritage site security providers and city centre retail operators all require full BS7858 compliance before officers start work. University of York campus security also requires pre-employment vetting. UKSecurityJobs candidates complete their full BS7858-ready profile before applying for any York role.

Security pay rates in York vary by role, employer, shift pattern and experience level. Every job listing on UKSecurityJobs displays the pay rate before you apply — there are no hidden rates or bait-and-switch listings. For a full breakdown of current rates by licence type and region, see the UKSecurityJobs Salary Guide.

Register free at UKSecurityJobs and complete your profile — it takes approximately 20 minutes and covers your SIA licence details, employment history, address history and reference contacts. Your SIA licence will be verified within 24 hours. Once verified, you can apply for security vacancies in York and anywhere in the UK with a single click, without having to fill in another application form.

Yes. Security companies in York and across the UK can register as employers and post verified security vacancies on the platform. All applications come from SIA-licensed, BS7858-ready candidates — no unsuitable applicants, no unlicensed candidates and no time wasters. Register your company here.