Relief Security Officer
Listed on 2026-07-30
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Security
Security Officer, Site Security, Unarmed Security, Private Security
We’re Hiring:
Relief Security Officer
Location:
Gloucester GL1 5TT
Pay £14.00
Hours:
Av 36 hrs 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.
Relief Security Officer to provide cover across prestigious corporate front-of-house locations in Cheltenham and Gloucester. This Relief Security Officer role is ideal for individuals who can adapt to different environments and are available to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays, covering both planned and unplanned absences. As a Relief Security Officer, you will provide professional security support across multiple sites, ensuring a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for clients, visitors, contractors, and employees.
ResponsibilitiesYou’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:
- Welcoming and assisting staff, visitors, contractors, and employees.
- Providing a professional front-of-house security presence.
- Managing access control and visitor registration processes.
- Conducting regular site patrols, safety inspections, and security checks.
- Monitoring CCTV and alarm systems where required.
- Ensuring compliance with site regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Supporting emergency protocols, including evacuations, searches, and incident response.
- Remaining vigilant, reporting incidents, and helping to prevent disruption or security breaches.
- Completing accurate reports, incident documentation, and handover records.
- Delivering excellent customer service while maintaining the highest security standards.
- This Relief Security Officer position requires individuals who can meet strict security and vetting standards while maintaining exceptional professionalism. As a Relief Security Officer, you will be expected to uphold the highest levels of security, customer service, and compliance across multiple client locations.
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.
- Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends as a Relief Security Officer.
- The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history.
- British nationality and UK residency for the past 5 years (due to site requirements).
- Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken.
- Essential Security Clearance Requirements
Due to the nature of the sites, applicants must:
- Be a UK Passport holder.
- Be able to demonstrate 5 years of continuous UK residency.
- Be willing and eligible to undergo BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) screening.
- Be willing and eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC).
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 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
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