Relief Security Officer

Responsibilities

• You'll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:
• Welcoming and assisting staff, visitors, and contractors , ensuring everyone feels supported and follows site procedures.
• Conducting regular safety and security patrols , maintaining vigilance across buildings, perimeters, and restricted areas.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations, site-specific processes, and security protocols , adapting quickly to different environments and expectations.
• Supporting emergency protocols , including evacuations, searches, incident responses, and liaising with emergency services when required.
• Identifying, reporting, and helping prevent security risks , disruptions, or suspicious activity through proactive awareness and accurate communication.
• Maintaining clear and detailed records , including incident logs, access reports, and thorough handovers to ensure continuity across shifts.
• 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.

Requirements

• We're looking for someone who sees a different world-someone who brings flexibility, professionalism, and a positive attitude to every site they support. Someone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and is ready to grow in a role where every day is different. Ideally, you'll have:
• A valid SIA licence
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends
• Reliable and trustworthy
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5‑year checkable history to meet vetting requirements
• Strong communication skills in English-both written and spoken-for clear, confident interactions
• Your own transport, enabling you to travel reliably between multiple sites as needed
• 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.
• 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
• 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
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