Relief Security Officer

Securitas UK; Basildon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

Mentorship

Brand discounts

Give back schemes

Job summary

Securitas UK is hiring a Relief Security Officer in Herts & Essex. Pay is £14.50 per hour for 36 hours per week. From day one you’ll access Learning and Development opportunities, mentorship, and a range of benefits.

You’ll help secure multiple sites, maintain safety, and support operations in line with company values. Key duties include monitoring access, responding to alarms, patrols, and CCTV, plus key management and equipment checks.

Qualifications

• Valid SIA licence.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Right to work in the UK with a 5-year history.
• Strong English communication skills (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Monitor access to premises and CCTV as required.
• Respond to alarms and conduct patrols as assigned.
• Carry out routine tests of security equipment.
• Manage keys and site lock/unlock duties.
• Maintain logbooks and records.
• Issue visitor/contractor passes per procedures.
• Provide guidance and information to staff, visitors and contractors.

Skills

SIA licence

Customer service

IT skills

Teamwork

Punctuality

Right to work in UK

English communication

Tools

CCTV systems

Job description

We’re Hiring: Relief Security Officer!

Location: Herts & Essex

Pay: £14.50 per hour

Hours: 36 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: 3.2 Relief

See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.

The Security Officer is responsible for delivering professional security services across a range of sites within a designated geographic area, ensuring the safety of employees, visitors, property, and assets. The role requires maintaining the highest standards of customer service while upholding the core values of integrity, vigilance, and helpfulness, in line with site-specific requirements and operational procedures.

Key duties as a Security Officer will include monitoring access to premises, responding to fire and intruder alarms, conducting internal and external patrols, and overseeing CCTV systems where required. The Security Officer will also manage traffic control, carry out routine equipment checks, handle key management and lock-up procedures, and ensure all security equipment is maintained and used in accordance with established assignment instructions.

This isn’t just another job. It’s your opportunity to step into a role as a Security Officer where your potential is recognised, your contribution is valued, and your progress is supported every step of the way.

Responsibilities

You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:

• Prevent and deter unauthorised access to site. Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms and CCTV as appropriate
• Conduct external and internal security patrols as detailed in the Assignment Instructions
• Carry out routine tests of security equipment where appropriate
• Manage keys and perform locking and unlocking duties as detailed in the Assignment Instructions
• Maintain all logbooks and records as detailed in the Assignment Instructions
• Issue visitor/contractor passes in accordance with the Assignment Instructions
• To provide support, guidance and information to all staff, visitors and contractors whilst ensuring safeguarding of the premises

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:

• A valid SIA licence
• Great customer service skills
• Great IT skills
• Be able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Be punctual and reliable
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history
• Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken

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

See a different world with Securitas UK

Ready to make a difference?

You’re one step closer to joining over 322,000 colleagues worldwide who help make your world a safer place every day.

At Securitas, our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness guide everything we do. We believe in making a clear promise to our people:

• Opportunity – Seeing potential in every person
• People – Putting people at the heart of what we do
• Purpose – Making your world a safer place

So what happens next?

Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully and is here to support you throughout the process. Whatever the outcome, you'll always hear back from us.

Creating spaces for you to belong

We're proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Through our networks, partnerships and celebrations throughout the year, we're building a culture where differences are valued and people can be themselves.

Ready to see a rewarding world?

From day one, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Employee discounts with leading global and local brands.
• Health and wellbeing support, 24/7 online GP services.
• Pension and financial wellbeing resources and support.
• Life assurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee eligibility to EV Schemes (Subject to graded benefits).

Keen to take the next step...

Join a team that values your contribution, supports your growth and helps you build a rewarding career.