Relief Security Officer

Securitas UK; Basildon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; 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 to protect sites across the Hertfordshire and Essex area. The role focuses on access control, alarm monitoring, patrols, and supporting CCTV operations, while upholding integrity, vigilance and helpfulness.

From day one, you’ll access learning and development opportunities, mentorship, and a range of benefits including big-brand discounts and community giving schemes. A valid SIA licence is required.

Qualifications

• Valid SIA licence.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Punctual and reliable.
• The right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable history.
• Strong communication skills in English—written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• 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/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.
• Provide support, guidance and information to all staff, visitors and contractors whilst ensuring safeguarding of the premises.

Skills

Valid SIA licence

Customer service

IT skills

Independence & teamwork

Punctual & reliable

Right to work in UK

English communication

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

Job Description

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

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
• 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

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK!

You’re one step closer to joining a global team of 336,000+ colleagues who help make the world a safer place each and every day.

Here, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, which help guide how we operate and how our people experience work, each and every day! We have a promise too:

• 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

So What You Can Expect

Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully. We know applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help. No matter the outcomes, you will always receive communication from us.

See an inclusive world

Inclusion isn’t a tick-box for us – it’s how we work. We know our strength comes from different perspectives, in every role and every team. We’re proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident employer. If you tell us you have a disability when you apply, and you meet the minimum requirements for the role, our Talent Team will guarantee you an interview.

Through our Employee Networks, the Race at Work Charter, the Armed Forces Covenant and more, our people drive real change. We celebrate diversity all year round with moments like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month – because seeing an inclusive world starts with how we show up every day.

See a rewarding world

We understand the importance of reward and recognition when it comes to our peoples work. From day one you're able to:

• Save More: Exclusive employee big brand discounts through STRIVE, Cycle to Work savings, Specsavers offers and free mortgage advice.
• Look After Your Health: Healthcare cash plans, dental cover plans, 24/7 GP access, mental wellbeing support and online dental advice.
• Plan for Your Future: Pension scheme, Payroll ISA and financial wellbeing resources to help you achieve your goals.
• Peace of Mind: Life assurance and support for you and your family when it matters most.

Take the next step your career journey

Join a team that values you start your career with Securitas UK today.