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).
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.
Click "I'm Interested" and start seeing a different world with Securitas UK.