Relief Security Officer

Securitas UK; Essex; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

L&D

Mentorship

Brand discounts

Give back

Job summary

Securitas UK is hiring a Relief Security Officer to cover multiple sites across Hertfordshire and Essex, including Hatfield, Harlow and Basildon. The role is 36 hours per week with days, nights and weekends. You’ll protect people, property and assets and deliver high standards of customer service.

From day one you’ll have access to Learning and Development opportunities, mentorship and a range of benefits. A valid SIA licence, driving licence, and flexibility to work shifts are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid SIA licence is required.
• Driving licence and access to own vehicle are essential.
• British nationals eligible to meet security requirements.
• Flexibility to work days, nights and weekends.
• Right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable history.
• Physically fit and able to stand and walk for long periods.
• Able to multitask, e.g., CCTV monitoring, patrols, incident response and report writing.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to follow procedures and company policies.
• Honest, trustworthy and acts with integrity.
• 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 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
• Provide support, guidance and information to all staff, visitors and contractors whilst ensuring safeguarding of the premises

Skills

SIA licence

Driving licence

Own vehicle

British national

Flexibility

Right to work UK

Physical fitness

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Follow procedures

Integrity

English communication

Job description

We’re Hiring: Relief Security Officer!

Hours: 36 hours per week: Working days, nights & weekends

Location: Hertfordshire and Essex: Hatfield, Harlow, Basildon, Canvey Islands, Chelmsford, Southend-on-Sea

Pay: £13.50 per hour

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!

A Relief Security Officer is responsible for providing security services across multiple sites within a defined geographical area, ensuring the safety of people, property, and assets in line with site-specific requirements and assignment instructions. The role requires delivering a high standard of customer service while consistently demonstrating the organisation’s core values, including integrity, vigilance, and helpfulness.

Responsibilities

• Prevent and deter unauthorised access to site. Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms and CTV 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

Qualifications

• A valid SIA licence
• Driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential
• Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be British nationals and eligible to meet the necessary security requirements
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history
• Physically fit and capable of long periods of standing and walking
• Able to multitask effectively. E.g. CCTV monitoring, patrols, incident response, and report writing
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to follow procedures and company policies
• Honest, trustworthy, and acts with integrity
• Great decision-making skills in challenging situations
• 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 people’s 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.

Additional benefits

• Competitive pay rates and overtime opportunities
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Free on-site parking (if applicable)