Relief Security Officer

Securitas; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 35,817,600 - 41,328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

STRIVE program discounts

Dental Plans

HSF Health Plan

Cycle to Work

Specsavers

WeCare 24/7 online support

Toothfairy online dental guidance

Job summary

Securitas is seeking a Relief Security Officer to cover multiple prestigious corporate front-of-house locations in Cheltenham and Gloucester. The role requires flexibility to work days, nights, weekends and bank holidays, and to adapt across environments while maintaining top security standards.

You’ll ensure safety and welcoming environments for clients, visitors, and staff, with responsibilities spanning access control, patrols, CCTV monitoring and incident reporting.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid SIA licence.
• 5-year checkable UK residency history is required.
• Be willing to undergo BPSS screening and obtain Security Clearance (SC).
• Right to work in the UK established and verifiable.

Responsibilities

• Welcome staff, visitors, contractors and employees with a professional front-of-house presence.
• Manage access control and visitor registration processes.
• Conduct regular site patrols, safety inspections and security checks.
• Monitor CCTV and alarm systems as required.
• Ensure compliance with site regulations and procedures.
• Assist with emergency protocols, evacuations and incident response.
• Produce accurate reports and handover records for security events.

Skills

SIA licence

UK work rights

English communication

Job description

We’re Hiring: Relief Security Officer

Location: Gloucester GL1 5TT
Pay £14.00

Hours: Av 36 hrs days. Nights and weekends

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: Site Based

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

Relief Security Officer to provide cover across prestigious corporate front-of-house locations in Cheltenham and Gloucester. This Relief Security Officer role is ideal for individuals who can adapt to different environments and are available to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays, covering both planned and unplanned absences. As a Relief Security Officer, you will provide professional security support across multiple sites, ensuring a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for clients, visitors, contractors, and employees.

Responsibilities

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

• Welcoming and assisting staff, visitors, contractors, and employees.
• Providing a professional front-of-house security presence.
• Managing access control and visitor registration processes.
• Conducting regular site patrols, safety inspections, and security checks.
• Monitoring CCTV and alarm systems where required.
• Ensuring compliance with site regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Supporting emergency protocols, including evacuations, searches, and incident response.
• Remaining vigilant, reporting incidents, and helping to prevent disruption or security breaches.
• Completing accurate reports, incident documentation, and handover records.
• Delivering excellent customer service while maintaining the highest security standards.
• This Relief Security Officer position requires individuals who can meet strict security and vetting standards while maintaining exceptional professionalism. As a Relief Security Officer, you will be expected to uphold the highest levels of security, customer service, and compliance across multiple client locations.

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.

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 as a Relief Security Officer.
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history.
• British nationality and UK residency for the past 5 years (due to site requirements).
• Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken.
• Essential Security Clearance Requirements

Due to the nature of the sites, applicants must:

• Be a UK Passport holder.
• Be able to demonstrate 5 years of continuous UK residency.
• Be willing and eligible to undergo BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) screening.
• Be willing and eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC).

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.

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 our 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.

Your Benefits

• 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.