Company Description
We’re Hiring: Relief Security Officer!
Location: Milton Keynes, Luton and Northamptonshire
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Hours: From 12 - 48 hours per week
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: 3.1 Site Based
See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.
We are recruiting a Relief Security Officer to deliver a professional and reliable service. In this role, you will help protect employees, visitors, and site assets by following assignment instructions and maintaining the highest standards of integrity, vigilance, and helpfulness. The successful candidate will play a key part in ensuring the safe and secure day-to-day operations of a busy site environment️
As a Relief Security Officer, your key responsibilities include monitoring CCTV, fire, and intruder alarm systems, conducting both internal and external patrols, and preventing unauthorised access to the premises. You will also assist with traffic management and parking enforcement, carry out routine checks of security equipment, and manage key holding duties including locking and unlocking facilities. This is a hands-on role suited to someone proactive, attentive, and committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment at all times.
This isn’t just another job. It’s your opportunity to step into a role as a Relief Security Officer where your potential is recognised, your contribution is valued, and your progress is supported every step of the✨
Job Description
Responsibilities
You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:
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Welcoming and assisting staff, visitors, and contractors, ensuring everyone feels supported and follows site procedures.
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Conducting regular safety and security patrols, maintaining vigilance across buildings, perimeters, and restricted areas.
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Ensuring compliance with regulations, site-specific processes, and security protocols, adapting quickly to different environments and expectations.
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Supporting emergency protocols, including evacuations, searches, incident responses, and liaising with emergency services when required.
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Identifying, reporting, and helping prevent security risks, disruptions, or suspicious activity through proactive awareness and accurate communication.
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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.
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For
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:
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A valid SIA licence
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Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends
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Reliable and trustworthy
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The right to work in the UK, with a 5‑year checkable history to meet vetting requirements
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Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken—for clear, confident interactions
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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.
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:
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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
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
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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.
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Dental Plans - A range of plans providing support, providing cash back towards everyday dental costs, such as dental examinations, X-rays, and treatment
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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.
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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.
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Specsavers – Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.
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WeCare – A 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
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Toothfairy – Online access to advice and guidance, from real UK Dentists.
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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.
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Payroll ISA – An ISA savings account is a great way to meet your longer term personal financial goals.
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Free Mortgage Advice
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Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub
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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.
