Relief Security Officer

Securitas UK; Leicester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A global security firm in Leicester seeks a Security Officer to safeguard client sites, ensuring safety for employees and visitors. Responsibilities include conducting patrols, liaising with emergency services, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates must hold a valid SIA Licence and have 2-3 years of security experience. This position offers a chance to be part of a diverse, inclusive team committed to making the world a safer place.

Benefits

Industry-leading training

Health & well-being programs

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years experience in a security role.
• Able to pass additional vetting for some sites.
• Knowledge of access control systems.
• Ability to travel to site within 45 minutes.
• Right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable history.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard client site and ensure safety of personnel.
• Conduct internal and external foot patrols.
• Liaise with emergency services if required.
• Provide customer service and support while maintaining security.
• Ensure health and safety standards are upheld.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer-first attitude

Attention to detail

Education

Valid SIA Licence

Tools

Basic IT systems

Job description

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• Safeguard our client's site, ensuring the safety of employees, visitors, and contractors
• Conduct internal and external foot patrols, oversee access control, and keep a watchful eye for anything suspicious
• Liaise with emergency services if required
• Provide excellent customer service, guidance, and support while maintaining top-notch security
• Take charge in any challenging situations until external support arrives
• Ensure health and safety standards are upheld, record and report hazards promptly

Job Description

What you'll do:

• Safeguard our client's site, ensuring the safety of employees, visitors, and contractors
• Conduct internal and external foot patrols, oversee access control, and keep a watchful eye for anything suspicious
• Liaise with emergency services if required
• Provide excellent customer service, guidance, and support while maintaining top-notch security
• Take charge in any challenging situations until external support arrives
• Ensure health and safety standards are upheld, record and report hazards promptly

Qualifications

What we need from you:

• A valid SIA Licence - we offer full training to help you achieve the required certification
• Computer literate - able to use basic IT systems is essential
• Minimum 2-3years experience within a security role
• Able to pass additional vetting for some sites
• Knowledge of access control systems
• Ability to travel to site within 45 minutes
• Right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable history (enhanced screening required)
• Strong communication skills, a customer-first attitude, and a keen eye for detail

Additional Information

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with us here at Securitas UK! You're one step away from joining our global team of over 375,000 professionals.

Why Choose Securitas UK?

At Securitas UK, we are on a mission to make the world a safer place, driven by our core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. We foster empowerment, innovation, and growth, offering industry-leading training and career development opportunities.

What You Can Expect

Applying for a new role can be exciting yet daunting. Our dedicated Recruitment Team carefully reviews every application, and we appreciate your patience. Need support? We’re here to help—just drop us an email.

Diversity & Inclusion: Be Yourself at Securitas

We are an all-inclusive employer, embracing individuality and diversity as key to our success. Our belonging strategy focuses on:

• Career Growth: Clear pathways from apprenticeships to leadership programs.
• Inclusive Leadership: A culture of respect, transparency, and collaboration.
• Fair Pay & Benefits: Competitive, equitable compensation and benefits.

Our Commitment to You

We support our workforce through initiatives such as:

• Employee Networks – Safe spaces to connect and influence policies for change.
• Race at Work Charter & Armed Forces Covenant – Supporting equality and inclusion.
• Disability Confident Employer – Ensuring accessibility with our Reasonable Adjustment Passport. With our Level 2Disability Confident Employer Certification - We commit to guaranteeingan interview to anyone who discloses a disability at screening, providing they live within the location requirements.
• Health & Well-being Programs – Mental health support and workplace wellness.
• Neurodiversity Top Employer Certification – Leading inclusivity for neurodivergent individuals.

We celebrate diversity year-round with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE, and Black History Month and so much more!

Take the Next Step

Join us and be part of a team that values you. Click ‘I'm Interested' and start your career with Securitas UK today!