Relief Security Officer

Securitas UK; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Securitas UK in Gloucester is seeking a Relief Security Officer to provide cover across prestigious corporate front-of-house locations in Cheltenham and Gloucester. You will be part of a team delivering professional security and customer service while adapting to different environments and shifts, including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid SIA licence, be eligible to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable history, and be able to obtain the required

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Upholding the highest levels of security, customer service, and compliance across multiple client locations.

Skills

SIA licence

English communication

UK residency 5 years

Right to work in UK

BPSS screening willingness

SC clearance willingness

Job description

£14.00

Hours: Av 36 hrs days. Nights and weekends

Grade: Site Based

We’re Hiring:

Relief Security Officer

Location: Gloucester GL1 5TT

Pay £14.00

Hours: Av 36 hrs days. Nights and weekends

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 Job Description

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.

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 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).

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

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