JOB TITLE: Relief Security Officer
LOCATION: London, NW1
PAY RATE: £14.80 Per Hour
TYPE: Zero hours contract
Job Summary
We are seeking a vigilant and dependable Relief Security Officer to provide ad-hoc, flexible security cover at our client site in London. As a Relief Security Officer, you will ensure a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for visitors, staff and contractors. You will be called upon at short notice to cover peak periods, seasonal events, staff sickness, and annual leave.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct regular internal and external foot patrols across the 36-acre site, including animal enclosures, visitor areas, and corporate spaces.
- Ensure all perimeter fences, gates, windows, and buildings are secure, especially during lock-up or opening procedures.
- Monitor CCTV cameras, fire alarms, and intruder detection systems.
- Act as a visible deterrent against antisocial behavior, theft, and unauthorized access.
- Manage access points, checking IDs, staff passes, and contractor logs.
- Deliver exceptional customer service, greeting visitors and providing directions or assistance warmly and professionally.
- Assist with crowd management and queue control during high-footfall seasonal events.
- Act as a first responder to site incidents, including missing children, medical emergencies, or security breaches.
- Liaise calmly and effectively with emergency services and local authorities when required.
- Assist the animal care teams during emergency animal escape drills or live situations by securing containment cordons.
- Complete detailed, clear incident reports and daily shift logs digitally or on paper.
Skill/ Experience:
- Fluent in written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate clearly via two-way radio and write coherent incident reports.
- Basic computer literacy for operating digital logbooks and logging incidents.
- Ability to walk and remain on your feet for extended periods across a large outdoor site in all weather conditions.
- Previous experience in a high-footfall tourist attraction, public park, or unique heritage environment.
- Willingness to work a highly variable schedule, including days, nights, weekends, bank holidays, and short-notice call-outs.
Licence Requirements:
- You must have a current SIA Security Guarding or Door Supervisor Licence
- Valid First Aid at Work (FAW) certification
Job Requirements:
You must be able to provide a check-able 5-year employment history for vetting purposes (this can include full-time education or periods in receipt of benefits). Possession of a First Aid at Work Certificate is desirable.
APPLY: Ensure your CV is up to date! Due to the volume of applicants, if you do not receive a response, you have not been successful on this occasion.
Interview Requirements:
Eligibility documents needed at interview: Passport or Full Birth Certificate; Utility Bill showing current address and dated within 3 months; Proof of National Insurance (Payslips cannot be used) such as NI card, P45, P60, benefits or HMRC letter.
Benefits:
- We are employee-owned, making you a beneficiary of our future success
- Up to 28 days paid holiday (accrued & pro-rata) including bank holidays.
- Enrolment in NEST pension scheme.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Enrolment in Wagestream app enables you to draw down up to 40% of your pay before your regular pay day, a great aid to budgeting.
- Excellent service, doing the right thing and outstanding acts can be recognised and rewarded through our On-the-Spot Award scheme with a gift card plus potential submission to the Amulets awards.
- Full company uniform.
ABOUT AMULET:
Amulet are a specialist, intelligence-led, consultancy-level business delivering multi-faceted security solutions. We provide a complete suite of front of house, manned, mobile, event, covert, and technical security services across numerous sectors throughout the UK. We offer a new and exciting approach to the provision of security solutions within a traditional marketplace. We are recognised as an ACS Star Performer, leading the way in delivering fresh ideas and approaches that are backed up by a depth of industry knowledge and experience. As part of the Churchill Services Group, Amulet benefit from 40 years’ experience in delivering forward-thinking, industry-defining solutions. Amulet’s customers have the backing of one of the UK’s fastest growing companies as recognised by The Sunday Times Fast Track (2017).
Our commitment to Equality. Diversity and Inclusion, we are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and seek to attract, develop, and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool. We’re committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly, and with respect and dignity throughout the recruitment process.
Pay: £14.80 per hour
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Work Location: In person
