Relief Security Officer- 42 hours

Securitas; Reading; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid induction and ongoing training

Uniform and equipment provided

SC clearance support

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

Securitas UK is seeking a Relief Security Officer for Reading. The role includes 12-hour shifts across days, nights and weekends, with a contracted 42 hours per week. A valid SIA licence is required and willingness to undergo SC clearance checks.

Training is provided and there is potential for promotion into supervisory roles. You will patrol, monitor access points, respond to alarms, and maintain high standards of security while delivering professional customer service.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid SIA Licence.
• Eligible and willing to undergo SC checks – UK resident for at least 5 years.
• 5-year checkable work or education history – full referencing required.
• Excellent communication skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure.
• Willingness to work days, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Enforce site-specific security protocols and procedures.
• Carry out internal and external patrols regardless of weather.
• Ensure all personnel and vehicles entering the site are authorised.
• Monitor health and safety hazards and elevate concerns.
• Conduct bag, vehicle, or personnel searches if required.
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance at all times.
• Keep up-to-date records for all security activity and handovers.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and visitors professionally.
• Support lock/unlock duties, key management, and access control logs.
• Attend regular briefings and refresher training sessions.
• Handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.

Skills

Excellent communication

Remain calm under pressure

Willingness to work shifts

Education

5-year work or education history

Full referencing

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 14.56 - GBP 15.14 - hourly

Company Description

At Securitas, we’re dedicated to protecting what matters most. With over 300,000 employees worldwide, we offer innovative security solutions tailored to each client’s needs. From on-site officers to advanced surveillance, we use the latest technology to deliver top-tier protection.

Be part of a trusted team, where your contribution makes a real difference in safeguarding people, assets, and information. Join us today and help create safer environments for businesses and communities!

Job Description

Relief Security Officer – Reading | £15.79 per hour
12 hour shifts- Days, Nights & Weekends
Contracted Hours: 42 hours per week
Location: Reading
Pay Rate: £14.56 - £15.14 per hour

Paid induction and ongoing training

Company-provided uniform and equipment

Support with obtaining SC Clearance

Opportunities for promotion and development into supervisory roles

Secure, long-term employment with a leading security provider

We are currently recruiting a professional and vigilant Relief security Officer to join our team at a high-profile site in Reading. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who take pride in delivering safety and security to people, property, and sensitive environments.

As a Security Officer you will be responsible for protecting people, property, and premises by maintaining a safe and secure environment. Their role involves monitoring access points, conducting patrols, responding to alarms or incidents, and ensuring compliance with site-specific security procedures. They act as a visible deterrent to potential threats, provide clear reporting and documentation, and often serve as the first point of contact for staff, visitors, and emergency services. Security Officers are expected to remain alert, professional, and courteous at all times, while upholding safety, confidentiality, and high standards of customer service.

Responsibilities:

Enforce site-specific security protocols and procedures

Carry out internal and external patrols regardless of weather

Ensure all personnel and vehicles entering the site are authorised

Monitor health and safety hazards and elevate concerns

Conduct bag, vehicle, or personnel searches if required

Maintain a clean and professional appearance at all times

Keep up-to-date records for all security activity and handovers

Liaise with clients, contractors, and visitors professionally

Support lock/unlock duties, key management, and access control logs

Attend regular briefings and refresher training sessions

Handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion

Qualifications

Must hold a valid SIA Licence

Eligible and willing to undergo SC (Security Clearance) checks – must have been a UK resident for at least 5 years

5-year checkable work or education history – full referencing required

Excellent communication skills and high attention to detail

Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure

Willingness to work days, nights, and weekends

Additional Information

Based in Bournemouth to travel to Portsmouth and Weymouth when needed.

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.

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• 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

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