Company Description
We’re Hiring: Relief Security Officer
Location: Berkshire and Surrey
Pay: £14.56
Hours: 40 hours per week, covering shifts as required
From day one, you’ll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, Mentorship, and a whole load of benefits from big brand discounts to give back schemes!
Grade: Site Based
See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.
To provide professional security services as a Relief Security Officer across a variety of sites within a designated geographical area, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to operational requirements. Protecting customers’ employees, property, and assets in accordance with relevant Assignment Instructions and site-specific customer requirements. As a Relief Security Officer, delivering exceptional customer service while consistently demonstrating Securitas’ core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. Supporting site operations by maintaining a visible and professional presence, responding effectively to security needs, and ensuring a safe and secure environment. Applicants for the Relief Security Officer role must hold a valid SIA licence before commencing operational shifts.
Job Description
Responsibilities
You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:
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Provide a professional security presence as a Relief Security Officer across multiple customer sites.
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Protect people, property, and assets through regular patrols and security checks.
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Monitor and respond to alarms, CCTV activity, incidents, and emergencies.
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Control access to sites and ensure all visitors, contractors, and staff follow site procedures.
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Report incidents, suspicious activity, hazards, and security breaches accurately and promptly.
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Deliver excellent customer service and act as the first point of contact for visitors and site personnel.
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Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation in line with company and client requirements.
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Ensure compliance with all Assignment Instructions, company policies, and health & safety procedures.
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Support the prevention of loss, damage, theft, and vandalism across assigned locations.
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Demonstrate Securitas' core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness at all times.
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Remain flexible and adaptable to cover a variety of sites and shifts as a Relief Security Officer.
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Maintain high standards of professionalism, appearance, and conduct expected of a Relief Security Officer.
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Hold and maintain a valid SIA licence as a requirement of the role.
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:
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Must have access to a reliable vehicle and be able to travel independently to all assigned locations.
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Ability to work independently and provide security cover at short notice across multiple sites.
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Hold a valid SIA Licence. Full right to work in the UK.
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Possess a full, valid UK driving licence.
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Demonstrate a stable employment history or provide satisfactory explanations for any gaps in employment, self-employment, or education.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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High standards of integrity, professionalism, and reliability.
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Commitment to upholding Securitas' core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.
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Excellent customer service skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
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Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
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Punctual, dependable, and well organised.
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Flexible and willing to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and public holidays.
Desirable Requirements
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Previous experience within the security industry, ideally in a Security Officer or Relief Security Officer role.
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Current First Aid qualification.
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Experience working across multiple sites as a Relief Security Officer would be advantageous.
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! You're one step closer to joining a global team of 336,000+ colleagues who help make the world a safer place each and every day.
Here, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, which help guide how we operate and how our people experience work, each and every day! We have a promise too:
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Opportunity – We see potential in every person and situation
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People – We open our eyes to all that’s good
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Purpose – We make your world a safer place
So what you can expect
Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully. We know applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help. No matter the outcomes, you will always receive communication from us.
See an inclusive world
Inclusion isn’t a tick-box for us – it’s how we work. We know our strength comes from different perspectives, in every role and every team. We’re proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident employer. If you tell us you have a disability when you apply, and you meet the minimum requirements for the role, our Talent Team will guarantee you an interview.
Through our Employee Networks, the Race at Work Charter, the Armed Forces Covenant and more, our people drive real change. We celebrate diversity all year round with moments like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month – because seeing an inclusive world starts with how we show up every day.
See a rewarding world
We understand the importance of reward and recognition when it comes to our peoples work. From day one you're able to:
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Save More: Exclusive employee big brand discounts through STRIVE, Cycle to Work savings, Specsavers offers and free mortgage advice.
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Look After Your Health: Healthcare cash plans, dental cover plans, 24/7 GP access, mental wellbeing support and online dental advice.
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Plan for Your Future: Pension scheme, Payroll ISA and financial wellbeing resources to help you achieve your goals.
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Peace of Mind: Life assurance and support for you and your family when it matters most.
Take the next step your career journey
Join a team that values you start your career with Securitas UK today.
Click ‘I’m Interested’ to see a different world.
