Relief Security Officer

Securitas; Surrey Heath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and Development

Mentorship

Employee discounts

Job summary

Securitas is recruiting a Relief Security Officer to cover a variety of sites within Berkshire and Surrey, offering a flexible shift pattern and 40 hour weeks. The role requires a valid SIA licence and the ability to travel to multiple locations from day one, with competitive pay (£14.56 per hour) and comprehensive learning and development opportunities.

As a Relief Security Officer, you’ll protect people, property and information, deliver high standards of customer service, and uphold our

Qualifications

• Must have access to a reliable vehicle and travel independently to all locations.
• Hold a valid SIA Licence and full right to work in the UK.
• Possess a full, valid UK driving licence.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High standards of integrity, professionalism and reliability.
• Commitment to upholding Securitas values: Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness.
• Excellent customer service and ability to build relationships.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Punctual, dependable and well organised.
• Flexible to cover days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Experience in security, ideally as Security Officer or Relief Security Officer.
• Experience across multiple sites is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional security presence across multiple customer sites.
• Protect people, property and assets through patrols and checks.
• Monitor alarms, CCTV, incidents and emergencies.
• Control access and ensure visitors and staff follow procedures.
• Report incidents and keep accurate records and documentation.
• Deliver excellent customer service and be first point of contact.
• Support health and safety procedures and company policies.

Skills

Reliable vehicle

SIA Licence

UK driving licence

Communication

Integrity & professionalism

Customer service

Teamwork

Punctuality

Flexibility

Security experience

Multi-site experience

Job description

Location: Berkshire and Surrey
Pay: £14.56
Hours: 40 hours per week, covering shifts as required
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!

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

To provide professional security services as a Relief Security Officer across a variety of sites within a designated geographical area, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to operational requirements. Protecting customers’ employees, property, and assets in accordance with relevant Assignment Instructions and site-specific customer requirements. As a Relief Security Officer, delivering exceptional customer service while consistently demonstrating Securitas’ core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. Supporting site operations by maintaining a visible and professional presence, responding effectively to security needs, and ensuring a safe and secure environment. Applicants for the Relief Security Officer role must hold a valid SIA licence before commencing operational shifts.

Job Description

Responsibilities

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

• Provide a professional security presence as a Relief Security Officer across multiple customer sites.
• Protect people, property, and assets through regular patrols and security checks.
• Monitor and respond to alarms, CCTV activity, incidents, and emergencies.
• Control access to sites and ensure all visitors, contractors, and staff follow site procedures.
• Report incidents, suspicious activity, hazards, and security breaches accurately and promptly.
• Deliver excellent customer service and act as the first point of contact for visitors and site personnel.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation in line with company and client requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all Assignment Instructions, company policies, and health & safety procedures.
• Support the prevention of loss, damage, theft, and vandalism across assigned locations.
• Demonstrate Securitas' core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness at all times.
• Remain flexible and adaptable to cover a variety of sites and shifts as a Relief Security Officer.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, appearance, and conduct expected of a Relief Security Officer.
• Hold and maintain a valid SIA licence as a requirement of the role.

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:

• Must have access to a reliable vehicle and be able to travel independently to all assigned locations.
• Ability to work independently and provide security cover at short notice across multiple sites.
• Hold a valid SIA Licence. Full right to work in the UK.
• Possess a full, valid UK driving licence.
• Demonstrate a stable employment history or provide satisfactory explanations for any gaps in employment, self-employment, or education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High standards of integrity, professionalism, and reliability.
• Commitment to upholding Securitas' core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Punctual, dependable, and well organised.
• Flexible and willing to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Previous experience within the security industry, ideally in a Security Officer or Relief Security Officer role.
• Experience working across multiple sites as a Relief Security Officer would be advantageous.

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

See a different world with Securitas UK

Ready to make a difference? You're one step closer to joining over 322,000 colleagues worldwide who help make your world a safer place every day.

At Securitas, our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness guide everything we do. We believe in making a clear promise to our people:

• Opportunity – Seeing potential in every person
• People – Putting people at the heart of what we do
• Purpose – Making your world a safer place

So what happens next?

Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully and is here to support you throughout the process. Whatever the outcome, you'll always hear back from us.

Creating spaces for you to belong

We're proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Through our networks, partnerships and celebrations throughout the year, we're building a culture where differences are valued and people can be themselves.

Ready to see a rewarding world?

From day one, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Employee discounts with leading global and local brands.
• Health and wellbeing support, 24/7 online GP services.
• Pension and financial wellbeing resources and support.
• Life assurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee eligibility to EV Schemes (Subject to graded benefits).

Keen to take the next step...

Join a team that values your contribution, supports your growth and helps you build a rewarding career.