About this role
About Relyon Guarding And Security Services
Relyon Guarding and Security Services is a privately owned business, established over 25 years ago with multiple contracts with many prestigious clients across the Bristol and the Southwest, with offices in Bristol, Devon and Cornwall. Our clients include, Mitie, Bath and Northeast Somerset Council, Environment Agency, Defra and Bupa to name a few.
Due to business expansion and contract wins, we are looking to increase our team with multiple vacancies for security staff within the Bristol and surrounding areas.
The Role
We are seeking dedicated Mobile Security Officers to join our expanding team. Your duties will include carrying out routine security tasks across a defined geographical patch
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct routine security patrols and inspections.
- Perform lock and unlock duties for client properties.
- Inspect vacant properties for security risks.
- Respond to alarm activations and incidents promptly.
- Maintain detailed records of inspections, attendances and incidents.
- Ensure the security of premises within your defined portfolio.
- Provide a high standard of customer service and attention to detail.
- Maintain a professional attitude whilst working under pressure.
Benefits
- Full training will be provided.
- Full uniform and equipment to complete the role is provided.
- We will bear the cost of your SIA licence renewal.
- Vehicle is provided for the role (You must have own vehicle to travel to office)
- Opportunities for additional shift, overtime and development.
Shifts
Your shifts would be notified in advance with at least 48 hours’ notice. All shifts are twelve hours long and could be days, night, weekdays, weekends, Public and Bank holidays.
Requirements
- Full clean driving licence - Essential
- SIA frontline licence - Essential
- Experience in a similar role – Desired
- Attention to detail – Essential
- Good communication skills – Essential
- Willingness to work within and support a team – Essential
If you are dedicated, reliable and ready to contribute to a leading security service provider, we would love
to hear from you. Apply today to become a valued member of the team.
About security roles for ex-police
Security management, operations and consultancy roles. Years of operational policing — command, incident response, public order — translate directly into corporate security, and employers in this sector actively rate police experience.
See all security jobs in Bristol →Why this fits a police background — match score 85/100
- Protection & firearms
- Security operations
What security roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Security officer (SIA) | £24,000–£29,000 |
| Security supervisor / team leader | £28,000–£34,000 |
| Site / security manager | £38,000–£52,000 |
| Regional / operations security manager | £50,000–£65,000 |