Relief Officer - Whiteley

Venturesec; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 15,513 - 22,094; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Double time paid on Bank Holidays

Opportunities for career progression

Ongoing training in event security

Job summary

Venturesec is seeking outstanding Security Officers to join our teams covering sites in Whiteley, Chichester, Fareham, and Southampton. The role offers flexible work, competitive pay starting from £13.65, and the chance to be part of an award-winning team.

Key responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment, providing a professional presence, and ensuring the safety of property and personnel. A valid SIA licence is essential, along with excellent customer service and communication skills.

Double time is paid on Bank Holidays with opportunities for career progression and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Fit, healthy, and smartly presented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional security presence.
• Maintain safe and secure environment for visitors and staff.
• Respond to any emergency situations.
• Patrol designated areas and monitor crowd movements.
• Cover front of house reception duties.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Telephone manner

Education

Valid SIA licence (SG, DS, or CP)

Job description

• Locations: Whiteley, Chichester, Fareham and Southampton.
• Job Type: Casual
• Salary: From £13.65

The Opportunity

We are looking for outstanding, professional Security Officers to join our teams covering sites at Whiteley, Chichester, Fareham and Southampton. A driving licence and access to transport are desirable. This is a great opportunity to enjoy flexible work, competitive pay and be part of an award‑winning, people‑focused team.

Duties

Whilst delivering a high standard of customer service, you will provide a professional and reassuring security presence. You will be required to maintain a safe and secure environment for visitors and staff through observation, and the monitoring of the client’s premises. You will protect the client’s premises from criminal activity and respond to any emergency situations that may arise.

Be the first point of contact for visitors, delivering a warm and professional welcome.

Guide event attendees through entry points, assisting with searches and wayfinding.

Patrol designated areas and monitor crowd movements to ensure safety and order.

Respond swiftly and effectively to any issues or incidents.

Collaborate closely with fellow team members to maintain a secure and welcoming environment.

Maintain a visible and reassuring presence to deter unauthorised access and protect staff, visitors, and assets.

Monitor access points, support emergency procedures, and handle incidents with professionalism.

Providing a physical security presence.

Covering front of house reception duties.

Locking/ unlocking the site.

Ensuring the safety and security of the site and its property by maintaining a visible presence.

Candidate Requirements

Security officers at this site must be fit, healthy, smartly presented with the very best customer service skills. You must have a good level of computer literacy, a good telephone manner and have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Qualifications: Security officers at this site must have a valid SIA licence, either Security Guarding (SG), Door Supervision (DS) or Close Protection (CP).

What you’ll enjoy working with us:

From £13.65 per hour.

Double time paid on Bank Holidays.

Opportunities for career progression and ongoing training in event security.