Relief Security Officer

Location: Preston, UK - Central & East Lancashire
Pay: Site Rated/Variable
Hours: 36 hours per week | Variable days, nights and weekends
Learning & Development: From day one, you’ll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, mentorship, and a range of benefits from big brand discounts to give back schemes!

We are recruiting Relief Security Officer opportunity based in Preston, Lancashire
- Preston
- Clitheroe
- Burnley.

Are you a fully flexible, SIA-licensed professional with your own transport? Do you thrive when juggling different tasks, collaborating with diverse teams, and bringing your best energy to every shift? If that sounds exactly like you – we want to hear from you!

As a Relief Security Officer
, you’ll play an important role in protecting people, property, and vital infrastructure while building a long-term career within the security industry.

Relief Security Officer is an exciting and varied role offering the opportunity to get involved in site patrols, searches, emergency response, and delivering exceptional customer service. No two days are the same, and you’ll gain valuable experience while developing skills that can open doors to future progression opportunities.

Whether you’re starting your career in security or looking for your next challenge, this role offers the chance to grow within a supportive and professional environment where your contribution truly matters.

Join us and enjoy a workplace that genuinely values and supports you.

Responsibilities

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

• Active Patrols: Regularly patrol designated areas to detect and deter suspicious activity. Your vigilance will ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone
• Thorough Searches: Conduct detailed searches, following our comprehensive company policies and procedures. Your meticulous attention to detail will help keep our restricted areas safe
• Detailed Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate records and complete necessary paperwork related to security incidents and observations
• Effective Communication: Collaborate with colleagues, supervisors and various external authorities to report incidents and coordinate responses to security issues
• Exceptional Customer Service: Provide outstanding customer service to employees, visitors, and guests with professionalism and courtesy

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 on short notice.
• A valid UK drivers license & own transport.
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history.
• Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken.

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 Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help.

Diversity & Inclusion – Be Yourself We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (we will always try our hardest to guarantee interviews for eligible candidates, should you meet the roles minimum requirements, having disclosed a disability to our Talent Team upon application). We support equality through Employee Networks
- Our real change makers of the business.. YOU, the Race at Work Charter, and the Armed Forces Covenant. We also celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE…