Relief Security Officer

Securitas UK; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development

Mentorship

Employee discounts

Health and wellbeing support

Pension and financial wellbeing

Job summary

Securitas UK is looking for a Security Officer to deliver professional security services across sites in a designated geographic area, ensuring the safety of people, property and assets. The role requires maintaining high standards of customer service while upholding Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness.

Key duties include monitoring access, responding to alarms, conducting internal and external patrols, and overseeing CCTV where required.

Qualifications

• Valid SIA licence.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable history.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor access to premises and respond to alarms.
• Conduct patrols and CCTV monitoring as required.
• Manage keys and lock/unlock duties.
• Maintain logs and issue passes per instructions.
• Provide guidance and information to staff, visitors and contractors.

Skills

SIA licence

Teamwork

Reliability

Punctuality

UK work rights

Job description

Location: Herts & Essex
Pay: £14.50 per hour
Hours: 36 hours per week
Grade: 3.2 Relief
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!

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.

Job Description

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:

We’re looking for someone who sees a different world—someone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, you’ll have:

• A valid SIA licence
• 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

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.