Relief Security Officer

Location:
Multiple sites across Kent (ME3 0AY
to DA12 2QX
), with travel between locations required
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week:
Working days, nights & 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!

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

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional and adaptable Relief Security Officer to join Securitas, providing exceptional security services across a variety of sites within a designated area. In this varied role, you will be responsible for protecting people, property, and assets while delivering outstanding customer service and embodying Securitas' core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.

As a Relief Security Officer
, no two days are the same. You will support multiple locations, carrying out security patrols, monitoring CCTV and alarm systems, controlling site access, and maintaining a safe and secure environment for employees and visitors. The role also includes key management, traffic control, routine equipment checks, and ensuring all security procedures and records are maintained to the highest standards.

This isn’t just another job. It’s your opportunity to step into a role as a Relief Security Officer where your potential is recognised, your contribution is valued, and your progress is supported every step of the way.

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.

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
• Valid driving licence with access to own vehicle
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Flexible
• Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken

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 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.

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