Relief Security Officer

From day one, you'll have access to excellent Learning & Development opportunities, mentorship, and a wide range of benefits, including major brand discounts and employee support schemes.

See a Different World

Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.

As a Relief Security Officer, you'll provide professional security services across a variety of sites within the Leicester, Lutterworth, and Derby M1 Corridor area, supporting operational requirements where needed.

You’ll help protect people, property, and assets while delivering exceptional customer service in line with site‑specific Assignment Instructions and customer requirements.

The Relief Security Officer must be adaptable and comfortable working across multiple locations, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and security at all times.

The Relief Security Officer will play a key role in maintaining a safe and secure environment, responding to incidents, conducting patrols, and supporting day‑to‑day security operations.

Throughout every shift, you’ll demonstrate Securitas' core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.

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

• Protect Property & Premises – Prevent and deter unauthorised access to site, monitor CCTV, fire alarms, and intruder alarms, conduct internal and external security patrols.
• Manage site keys and locking/unlocking duties, carry out routine security equipment checks, control vehicle access and parking arrangements where required.
• Maintain accurate records and logbooks, issue visitor and contractor passes, handle lost property in line with site procedures.
• Report suspicious activity, security breaches, and incidents promptly, support staff, visitors, and contractors on site, promote a safe and secure working environment.
• Report hazards, faults, and unsafe practices; record accidents and incidents in line with procedures; ensure emergency routes remain clear at all times.
• Report first aid equipment usage and shortages, support emergency responses and follow operational procedures.

The responsibilities listed here aren’t the full picture, but they give you a good sense of the role.

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
• British nationality and UK residency for the last 5 years (site requirement)
• Aged 18 or over
• 5‑year checkable employment history, or supporting documentation covering any gaps
• No current criminal convictions
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
• Strong customer service skills and a professional approach
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional, reliable, and punctual
• Flexible to work days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays
• Available to cover shifts at short notice when required
• Comfortable travelling between sites and adapting to different environments
• Committed to Securitas' values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness
• Previous experience as a Relief Security Officer or Security Officer
• Full UK driving licence and access to own transport
• Experience in customer‑facing roles
• Knowledge of CCTV, access control systems, site security procedures, and incident reporting

• 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
• Strive – Securitas Perks gives you access to a great range of discounts on a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending
• Dental Plans – a range of plans providing support, cash back towards everyday dental costs, such as examinations, X-rays, and treatment
• HSF Health Plan – cash plans at highly discounted rates, covering everyday medical costs and unexpected costs
• Cycle to Work – cost‑effective way of getting a brand new bike or cycling equipment
• Specsavers – savings on eye tests and spectacles
• WeCare – 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 with employer contribution and tax relief
• Payroll ISA – an ISA savings account to meet long‑term personal financial goals
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub
• Death in Service Benefit – Permanent employees covered for Life Assurance

We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status and our commitment to equality through employee networks, the Race at Work Charter, and the Armed Forces Covenant. We celebrate diversity with events such as BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month.