Relief Security Officer

We’re hiring:
Relief Security Officer

Location: Glasgow / Ayrshire (Relief Cover) with on site parking.

Pay: £13.45 per hour

Hours: Minimum 36 hours per week – Days, Nights, and Weekends

From day one
, you’ll have access to excellent Learning & Development opportunities, mentoring support, and a wide range of benefits – from major brand discounts to meaningful give-back schemes.

Grade: Site Based

See a Different World. Where potential is recognised and progress is supported.

At Securitas, we believe security is about people first. We create safe, welcoming environments where everyone can go about their day with confidence. As a Relief Security Officer
, you’ll play a key role in making this happen across a variety of sites in the Glasgow and Ayrshire area.

From your first day, you’ll be supported to succeed. You’ll have access to high-quality Learning & Development programmes, mentoring from experienced colleagues, and a wide range of benefits. These include major brand discounts, wellbeing support, and opportunities to take part in community and give-back initiatives.

This role offers variety, flexibility, and development. No two shifts are the same, and each assignment brings new experiences, challenges, and opportunities to grow. Whether you’re new to security or looking to build on existing experience, you’ll be joining a team that values your contribution and supports your progression.

As a Relief Security Officer
, you’ll provide professional and reassuring security cover across multiple client sites. Your presence will help ensure people feel safe, respectful, and supported at all times.

You’ll carry out a range of duties depending on the site and shift, including patrols, access control, and customer-facing responsibilities. You’ll be trusted to work independently when required, while also being part of a wider, supportive team.

This is a role for someone who takes pride in being dependable, approachable, and alert. You’ll be an ambassador for both Securitas and our clients, representing our values through your actions every day.

You’ll play an important role in keeping people, property, and information secure. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing a visible and professional security presence across multiple sites as required.
• Welcoming, supporting, and assisting staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Working flexibly to cover a range of shifts, including days, nights, and weekends.
• Following site procedures and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Supporting emergency responses, including evacuations and searches where required.
• Remaining alert, reporting incidents accurately, and helping to prevent disruption.
• Maintaining clear and accurate records, including logs and handovers

Please note:

This list gives an overview of the role but is not exhaustive. If you meet the essential requirements and feel this role could be right for you.

What we’re looking for:

• A valid SIA licence.
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends.
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable employment or address history.
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• A full UK driving licence and access to vehicle.

Securitas is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process and in the role.

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

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