Relief Security Officer

Job Description

Responsibilities

You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:

What You'll Be Doing

🛡️ Protection of Property & Premises

• Prevent and deter unauthorised access to site
• Monitor CCTV, fire alarms, and intruder alarms
• Conduct internal and external security patrols
• Manage site keys and locking/unlocking duties
• Carry out routine security equipment checks
• Control vehicle access and parking arrangements where required
• Maintain accurate records and logbooks
• Issue visitor and contractor passes
• Handle lost property in line with site procedures
• Report suspicious activity, security breaches, and incidents promptly

🚨 Health & Safety

• Support staff, visitors, and contractors on site
• Promote a safe and secure working environment
• Report hazards, faults, and unsafe practices
• Record accidents and incidents in line with procedures
• Ensure emergency routes remain clear at all times
• Report First Aid equipment usage and shortages
• Support emergency responses and follow operational procedures

Please note - The responsibilities listed here aren’t the full picture—but they give you a good sense of the role. If you meet the minimum requirements and believe you’ve got what it takes to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for someone who sees a different world—someone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, you’ll have:

Essential

• Valid SIA Licence
• Right to work in the UK
• British nationality and UK residency for the last 5 years (site requirement)
• Aged 18 or over
•  5-year checkable employment history, or supporting documentation covering any gaps
•  No current criminal convictions
•  Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
• Strong customer service skills and a professional approach
•  Able to work independently and as part of a team
•  Professional, reliable, and punctual
• Flexible to work days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays
•  Available to cover shifts at short notice when required
•  Comfortable travelling between sites and adapting to different environments
•  Committed to Securitas' values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness

Desirable

• Previous experience as a Relief Security Officer or Security Officer
• First Aid qualification
• Full UK driving licence and access to own transport
• Experience in customer-facing roles
• Knowledge of CCTV, access control systems, site security procedures, and incident reporting

Why Join Securitas?

We have a promise to our people, a ‘People Promise’ where opportunity, people and purpose play a vital role in our day to day!

Opportunity: We see potential in every person and situation.
People: We open our eyes to all that’s good.
Purpose: We make your world a safer place.

We believe in your future, not just your past. At Securitas, you’ll find a career built on trust, respect, and progress.

Additional Information

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK!
Join our global team of 336,000+ colleagues and help make the world a safer place.

At Securitas, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, and our People Promise:

• Opportunity – We see potential in every person and situation
• People – We open our eyes to all that’s good
• Purpose – We make your world a safer place

What You Can Expect
Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help.

Diversity & Inclusion – Be Yourself
We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (we will always try our hardest to guarantee interviews for eligible candidates, should you meet the roles minimum requirements, having disclosed a disability to our Talent Team upon application). We support equality through Employee Networks - Our real change makers of the business.. YOU, the Race at Work Charter, and the Armed Forces Covenant. We also celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month.

Your Benefits

• STRIVE– Securitas Perks gives you access to a great range of discounts on a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending to suit your shopping habits.
• Dental Plans - A range of plans providing support, providing cash back towards everyday dental costs, such as dental examinations, X-rays, and treatment
• HSF Health Plan - Range of healthcare cash plans at highly discounted rates, providing families with peace of mind by getting cash back on everyday medical costs, such as dental check-ups, contact lenses and acupuncture, and by covering unexpected costs.
• Cycle to Work – A super cost-effective way of getting a brand new bike, cycling equipment or both. Save up to 42% of the usual cost and spread the cost over several months from your salary.
• Specsavers – Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.
• WeCare – A 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
• Toothfairy – Online access to advice and guidance, from real UK Dentists.
• Pension Plan – Plan for your financial future by building up a benefit in the Securitas Pension Plan, with the benefit of employer contribution plus tax relief on your contributions.
• Payroll ISA – An ISA savings account is a great way to meet your longer term personal financial goals.
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub
• Death in Service Benefit - Permanent employees are automatically covered for Life Assurance, which would provide a lump sum benefit to your beneficiaries in the unfortunate event of death in service whilst employed by Securitas

Take the Next Step
Join a team that values you. Click ‘I’m Interested’ and start your career with Securitas UK today.

See a different world.