Relief Security Officer

Securitas; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider in the UK is seeking a Relief Security Officer to join their team. The role involves working across various sites, maintaining safety and compliance while assisting staff and visitors. Candidates must possess a valid SIA Licence and a full UK Driving Licence, and be flexible to travel and work varied hours. This position offers a dynamic work environment suited for those who thrive on variety and teamwork.

Benefits

Discounts on retailers and services

Dental plans

Health cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Qualifications

• Valid SIA Licence required to work as a Relief Security Officer.
• Full UK Driving Licence is mandatory.
• Must have the right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable history.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and assisting staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Conducting regular safety and security patrols.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and procedures.
• Supporting emergency protocols including evacuations and searches.
• Reporting incidents and preventing disruption.

Skills

Strong communication skills in English

Flexibility to work varied hours

Education

Valid SIA licence

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Are you reliable, flexible, and ready to take on a varied and interesting role? We’re looking for a Relief Security Officer to join our team, covering multiple sites across the region.

Requirements:
✅ Valid SIA Licence
✅ Full UK Driving Licence
✅ Willingness to travel across different locations

You’ll be working across a range of sites under our branch, offering a dynamic and engaging work environment. If you’re someone who thrives on variety and enjoys being part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

📨 Apply now or get in touch for more details.

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

We are seeking a dedicated Relief Security Officer with a valid SIA Licence and a full UK Driving Licence, who is willing to travel across different locations to support our operations. As a Relief Security Officer, you’ll work across a variety of sites under our branch, providing a dynamic and engaging work environment. If you’re someone who thrives on variety and enjoys being part of a supportive team, this Relief Security Officer role is the perfect opportunity for you!

Job Description

Responsibilities

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

• Welcoming and assisting staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Conducting regular safety and security patrols.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and procedures.
• Supporting emergency protocols, including evacuations and searches.
• Keeping vigilant, reporting incidents, and preventing disruption.
• Accurately maintaining records of all activity and handovers.

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.
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends.
• 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!
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:

• 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

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 out 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.

• 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.
• Dental Plans - A range of plans providing support, providing cash back towards everyday dental costs, such as dental examinations, X-rays, and treatment
• 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.
• 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.
• Specsavers – Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.
• WeCare – A 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
• Toothfairy – Online access to advice and guidance, from real UK Dentists.
• 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.
• Payroll ISA – An ISA savings account is a great way to meet your longer term personal financial goals.
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub
• 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.