We’re Hiring: Relief Security Officer

📍 Location: Portsmouth, PO3
💰 Pay: £13.50 per hour
📅 Hours: Guaranteed 42 hours a week (covering days, nights and weekends)
🎓 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: Site Based

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

Ready to elevate your career in security?
Step into a dynamic role with Securitas as a Security Officer, where your presence makes a difference every single day. This isn’t just about patrols—it’s about protecting innovation, supporting global progress, and being part of a team that values your growth.

Be the difference.
If you're vigilant, proactive, and thrive in fast-moving environments, we want you on our team. As a Security Officer, you’ll play a key role in safeguarding a leading force in sustainable aerospace—helping shape a safer, smarter future.

Your next step starts here.
This is more than a position—it’s a pathway to recognition, development, and long-term success. Join us and discover a career where your commitment is rewarded and your potential is unlocked.

Responsibilities

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

• Access Control: Prevent and deter unauthorised access to the site
• Security Monitoring: Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms, and CCTV
• Patrolling: Conduct external and internal security patrols
• Record-Keeping: Maintain logbooks and records, ensuring timely paperwork and effective handovers
• Health & Safety: Record and report faults, hazards, and unsafe working practices to management
• Energy Conservation: Switch off unnecessary lights and close windows during patrols
• Customer Service: Deliver an outstanding level of customer service
• Professionalism: Maintain the highest standard of personal presentation to uphold the image of Securitas and the client
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for improving security practices and processes

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 Licence
• CCTV Licence (desirable, training available)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable history
• Able to work days, nights, and weekends
• Self-motivated with a keen eye for detail
• Due to the nature of this opportunity, candidates must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) Clearance.

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.

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK!
Join our global team of 375,000+ 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 (guaranteeing interviews for eligible candidates) and recognition as an inclusive employer. We support equality through Employee Networks, 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

• Pluxxe – 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.
• Epassi - Save up to 25% on membership at thousands of gyms, leisure centres, yoga studios, bootcamps and more
• 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.
• My Future Now – Transfer other pension saving into your workplace pension.
• 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.