We’re Hiring: Relief Security Officer 

📍 Location: Swindon, SN5 7XF
💰 Pay Rate: £13.45 per hour
🕒 Hours: 36 hours per week
📅 Shifts: 12-hour Day & Night Shifts

🎓 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.

To provide security services at various sites across a defined geographical area as required. As a Relief Security Officer, you will be responsible for protecting the customer's employees, property, and other assets in line with the relevant Assignment Instructions and site-specific customer requirements. The Relief Security Officer will deliver the highest levels of customer service, consistently demonstrating Securitas' core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. The prospective Relief Security Officer must have acquired a full SIA licence before being able to start work on operational shifts.

Responsibilities

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

As a Relief Security Officer, you will:

• Monitor site access, CCTV, fire, and intruder alarms.
• Conduct regular internal and external patrols.
• Manage keys, locking/unlocking duties, and visitor passes.
• Enforce site traffic and parking regulations.
• Maintain accurate records, logbooks, and reports.
• Manage security equipment and handle lost property in line with site procedures.

Health and Safety

As a Relief Security Officer, you will:

• Promote a safe and secure environment for staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Follow and report on health and safety procedures, hazards, and incidents.
• Ensure walkways and emergency exits remain clear at all times.
• Report First Aid equipment usage and any stock shortages.

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.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Five-year checkable work/education history.
• No current criminal convictions.
• Own transport preferred due to site coverage.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Demonstrates Securitas values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.
• Flexible to work days, nights, weekends, and cover shifts at short notice.

Desirable

• Previous experience as a Security Officer.
• 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.

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