Securitas
Relief Security Officer
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We’re Hiring: Relief Security Officer
📍 Location: Bridgend
💰 Pay: £14.50
📅 Hours: 42 hours 4 on 4 off
🎓 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
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Job Description
To provide security services at various sites across a defined geographical area as required. As a Relief Security Officer, you will be responsible for protecting the customer’s employees, property, and other assets in line with relevant Assignment Instructions and site-specific customer requirements. The Relief Security Officer will deliver the highest levels of customer service, consistently demonstrating Securitas’ core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness while adapting to different sites and operational environments. In addition, the Relief Security Officer will support operational requirements across multiple locations and shifts as needed.
NB: The prospective Security Officer must have acquired a full SIA licence before being able to start work on operational shifts.
Responsibilities
You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:
The Relief Security Officer will:
- Prevent unauthorised access and monitor CCTV, fire alarms, and intruder alarms.
- Conduct internal and external security patrols.
- Manage traffic control, parking restrictions, and site access.
- Carry out routine security equipment checks.
- Manage keys, locking and unlocking duties, and site equipment.
- Maintain accurate records, logbooks, and incident reports.
- Issue visitor and contractor passes and handle lost property.
- Provide security cover across static sites and retail park locations.
Health and Safety
The Relief Security Officer will:
- Support staff, visitors, and contractors while maintaining site safety.
- Follow health and safety procedures and report hazards, faults, and security concerns.
- Record and report accidents, incidents, and near misses.
- Keep walkways and emergency escape routes clear.
- Monitor First Aid supplies and report any shortages.
- Promote a safe and secure environment through vigilance and professionalism.
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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.
Qualifications
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, weekends, and public holidays as required.
- The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable employment history (enhanced screening required).
- Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
- Knowledge of access control systems.
- A valid UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle due to multiple site locations.
- Ability to travel to site within 45 minutes.
- A customer-focused approach with a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to cover both static sites and retail park locations.
- Computer literate and able to use basic IT systems.
Why Join Securitas?
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.
Additional Information
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 and Black History Month.
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Your Benefits
- STRIVE– Securitas Perks gives you access to a great range of discounts on a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending to suit your shopping habits.
- Dental Plans - A range of plans providing support, providing cash back towards everyday dental costs, such as dental examinations, X-rays, and treatment.
- HSF Health Plan - Range of healthcare cash plans at highly discounted rates, providing families with peace of mind by getting cash back on everyday medical costs, such as dental check-ups, contact lenses and acupuncture, and by covering unexpected costs.
- Cycle to Work – A super cost-effective way of getting a brand new bike, cycling equipment or both. Save up to 42% of the usual cost and spread the cost over several months from your salary.
- Specsavers – Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.
- WeCare – A 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 by building up a benefit in the Securitas Pension Plan, with the benefit of employer contribution plus tax relief on your contributions.
- Payroll ISA – An ISA savings account is a great way to meet your longer term personal financial goals.
- Free Mortgage Advice
- Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub
- Death in Service Benefit - Permanent employees are automatically covered for Life Assurance, which would provide a lump sum benefit to your beneficiaries in the unfortunate event of death in service whilst employed by Securitas
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Join a team that values you. Click ‘I’m Interested’ and start your career with Securitas UK today.
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