Relief Security Officer

About this role

Join Securitas - Global Leader in Security Services! 🌍🔐

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

🔐 Security Officer – Multi-Site Role

📍 Locations Covered

• Guildford - Pay Rate £18.21
• Stirling Square – Pay Rate: £17.66
• Blue Fin – Pay Rate: £16.27
• New Malden – Pay Rate: £15.85 (Reception Duty: £16.27)

Must be a born British citizen or have held a British passport for a minimum of 5 years

🕒 Hours: 36 hours per week

🔄 Shift Pattern: Days, nights, and weekends

We are looking for a Security Officer to join our team covering three sites. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is proactive, physically fit, and dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment. If you have the drive to make a difference and possess the required skills and qualifications, we want to hear from you.

🎁 What we offer

• 💰 Competitive site-based pay rates
• 🕒 36-hour work week with varied shifts (days, nights, weekends)
• 👕 Full training and uniform provided
• 📈 Opportunities for career growth and progression
• 🌴 Paid holiday leave
• 🏦 Pension scheme
• 🛍️ Employee discounts
• ⏱️ Overtime opportunities

🛡️ Your role

As a Security Officer covering multiple sites, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the sites, staff, visitors, and assets. The role involves significant walking, so being physically fit is essential.

📋 Key responsibilities

• 🚶 Conducting regular foot and vehicle patrols across all three sites to ensure all areas are secure and to check for unauthorized access or security breaches
• 🪪 Managing entry points by checking IDs, issuing visitor passes, and enforcing site access procedures
• 🎥 Monitoring CCTV systems, identifying suspicious activity, and responding appropriately
• 🚨 Responding quickly and effectively to security incidents, emergencies, and alarm activations
• 📝 Maintaining accurate and detailed records of incidents and activities
• ⚠️ Ensuring adherence to health and safety procedures
• 🔧 Inspecting and maintaining security equipment
• 🚗 Driving between sites as required
• 🤝 Providing high-quality customer service while upholding all security protocols

Qualifications

✅ Qualifications Required

• ✔️ Valid SIA Licence
• 💬 Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach
• 🧠 Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• 🚗 Must be a driver with access to your own vehicle
• 🇬🇧 Must be a born British citizen or have held a British passport for a minimum of 5 years
• 📄 Must have a 5-year checkable work history
• 🔐 Must be able to obtain SC clearance
• 💪 Must be physically fit due to significant walking involved in the role

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

*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.

Here, we live by our values of *Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness,*which help guide how we operate and how our people experience work, each and every day! We have a promise too:

• 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

Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully. We know applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help. No matter the outcomes, you will always receive communication from us.

See an inclusive world

Inclusion isn’t a tick-box for us – it’s how we work. We know our strength comes from different perspectives, in every role and every team. We’re proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident employer. If you tell us you have a disability when you apply, and you meet the minimum requirements for the role, our Talent Team will guarantee you an interview.

Through our Employee Networks, the Race at Work Charter, the Armed Forces Covenant and more, our people drive real change. We celebrate diversity all year round with moments like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month – because seeing an inclusive world starts with how we show up every day.

See a rewarding world

We understand the importance of reward and recognition when it comes to our peoples work. From day one you're able to:

• Save More: Exclusive employee big brand discounts through STRIVE, Cycle to Work savings, Specsavers offers and free mortgage advice.
• Look After Your Health: Healthcare cash plans, dental cover plans, 24/7 GP access, mental wellbeing support and online dental advice.
• Plan for Your Future: Pension scheme, Payroll ISA and financial wellbeing resources to help you achieve your goals.
• Peace of Mind: Life assurance and support for you and your family when it matters most.

Take the next step your career journey

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