Relief Security Officer

We’re Hiring: Relief Security Officer

 Location: Southampton, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, UK

Pay: £14.00 per hour

Hours: 40hr days, nights and weekends relief role

 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!

The Relief Security Officer provides security services across multiple sites as needed, ensuring the protection of people, property, and assets. As a Relief Security Officer, the role requires holding a valid SIA licence and maintaining high standards of integrity, vigilance, and helpfulness at all times. The Relief Security Officer must be flexible, reliable, and ready to cover shifts at short notice, adapting quickly to different locations and operational requirements.

Responsibilities

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

• Monitor and protect the site through access control, CCTV monitoring, alarm response, and regular patrols.
• Maintain a safe environment by reporting hazards, following health and safety procedures, and responding to incidents.
• Help prevent loss, theft, and criminal activity by reporting suspicious behaviour and conducting security checks when required.
• Deliver excellent customer service to staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Complete all reports, logs, and documentation accurately while following company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate Securitas' core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness at all times.

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:

• Valid SIA Door Supervisor or Security Guard licence; right to work in the UK; age 18+.
• Five‑year checkable work history and no criminal convictions.
• Flexible availability including days, nights, weekends.
• Good communication, customer service skills, and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Valid UK driving licence and vehicle (Essential)
• Previous security officer experience.
• First Aid qualification.

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 

Join a team that values you start your career with Securitas UK today.

Click ‘I’m Interested’ to see a different world.