Relief Security Officer

As a Relief Security Officer at Securitas, you will protect premises and personnel, ensuring safety and security. Responsibilities include preventing unauthorized access, monitoring alarms and CCTV, conducting patrols, managing keys, and issuing passes. You will also provide support and guidance to staff and visitors. This role requires teamwork, initiative, and a commitment to growth, making you an integral part of a larger security team.

Must Have

• Prevent and deter unauthorised access to site
• Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms and CCTV
• Conduct external and internal security patrols
• Carry out routine tests of security equipment
• Manage keys and perform locking and unlocking duties
• Issue visitor/contractor passes
• Provide support, guidance and information to all staff, visitors and contractors
• Flexibility to travel on weekends and bank holidays for 6am start shift
• Right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history
• Successfully complete the screening process

Perks & Benefits

• Access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities
• Mentorship
• Big brand discounts (STRIVE – Securitas Perks)
• Dental Plans
• HSF Health Plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Specsavers discounts
• WeCare (24/7 online GP, mental health support, get fit programme)
• Toothfairy (online access to UK Dentists)
• Pension Plan with employer contribution and tax relief
• Payroll ISA
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub
• Death in Service Benefit (Life Assurance)

Company Description

We’re Hiring: Relief Security Officer!

📍 Location: London, Canary Wharf, E14 4QA

💰 Pay: Site rated

📅 Hours: Various

🎓 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!

Grade: 3.2 Relief

See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.

As a Relief Security Officer at Securitas, you’ll do more than protect what’s important—you’ll empower people to thrive. Your presence will make others feel safe, welcome, and supported.

From patrolling key areas to overseeing gatehouse operations and serving as the trusted point of contact for clients, your role as a Relief Security Officer makes you an integral part of something much bigger. You will work as part of a team to ensure the highest level of security for our client, safeguarding both premises and personnel🌟

This is more than just a job, it’s a chance to become a Relief Security Officer in a role where your potential is recognised, your contributions truly matter, and your growth is supported every step of the way✨

Job Description

Responsibilities

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

• Prevent and deter unauthorised access to site. Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms and CCTV as appropriate
• Conduct external and internal security patrols as detailed in the Assignment Instructions
• Carry out routine tests of security equipment where appropriate
• Manage keys and perform locking and unlocking duties as detailed in the Assignment Instructions
• Maintain all logbooks and records as detailed in the Assignment Instructions
• Issue visitor/contractor passes in accordance with the Assignment Instructions
• To provide support, guidance and information to all staff, visitors and contractors whilst ensuring safeguarding of the premises

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.

Qualifications

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
• Driving licence
• 5+ years security experience
• Flexibility to travel on weekends and bank holidays for 6am start shift
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history
• Candidates will need to successfully complete the screening process, which may take between 6 to 8 weeks depending on their employment history
• Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken

Why Join Securitas?

We have a promise to our people, a ‘People Promise’ where opportunity, people and purpose play a vital role in our day to day!

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._

We believe in your future, not just your past. At Securitas, you’ll find a career built on trust, respect, and progress.

Additional Information

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK!

Join our global team of 336,000+ colleagues and help make the world a safer place.

At Securitas, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, and our People Promise:

• 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

What You Can Expect

Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help.

Diversity & Inclusion – Be Yourself

We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (we will always try out hardest to guarantee interviews for eligible candidates, should you meet the roles minimum requirements, having disclosed a disability to our Talent Team upon application). We support equality through Employee Networks - Our real change makers of the business.. YOU, the Race at Work Charter, and the Armed Forces Covenant. We also celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month.

Your Benefits

• STRIVE– Securitas Perks gives you access to a great range of discounts on a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending to suit your shopping habits.
• Dental Plans – A range of plans providing support, providing cash back towards everyday dental costs, such as dental examinations, X-rays, and treatment
• HSF Health Plan – Range of healthcare cash plans at highly discounted rates, providing families with peace of mind by getting cash back on everyday medical costs, such as dental check-ups, contact lenses and acupuncture, and by covering unexpected costs.
• Cycle to Work – A super cost-effective way of getting a brand new bike, cycling equipment or both. Save up to 42% of the usual cost and spread the cost over several months from your salary.
• Specsavers – Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.
• WeCare – A 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
• Toothfairy – Online access to advice and guidance, from real UK Dentists.
• Pension Plan – Plan for your financial future by building up a benefit in the Securitas Pension Plan, with the benefit of employer contribution plus tax relief on your contributions.
• Payroll ISA – An ISA savings account is a great way to meet your longer term personal financial goals.
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub
• Death in Service Benefit - Permanent employees are automatically covered for Life Assurance, which would provide a lump sum benefit to your beneficiaries in the unfortunate event of death in service whilst employed by Securitas

Take the Next Step

Join a team that values you. Click ‘I’m Interested’ and start your career with Securitas UK today.

See a different world.