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Relief Security Officer
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Relief Security Officer
Relief Security Officer – London, WC1B 5EH
📍 Location: London, WC1B 5EH 💰 Pay: £13.85 per hour 📅 Hours: Guaranteed 12 hours per week, with potential for additional hours across days, nights & weekends 🎓 Grade: 3.2
Company Vision
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About the Role
Securitas is recruiting for a Relief Security Officer to deliver high-quality security services across multiple sites in a defined geographic area. This role is perfect for a flexible, professional individual who is dedicated to protecting people, property, and assets—all while embodying our core values: Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.
As a Relief Security Officer, you’ll bring a can-do attitude, strong communication skills, and a willingness to adapt to varying environments and client requirements.
Responsibilities
You’ll play a vital part in ensuring safety and security for people, property, and assets:
- Prevent and deter unauthorised access to sites
- Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms, and CCTV as needed
- Conduct internal and external security patrols based on assignment instructions
- Perform routine tests of security equipment (where applicable)
- Manage keys—including locking/unlocking duties as outlined
- Maintain accurate logbooks and records
- Issue visitor/contractor passes according to assignment guidelines
- Provide support, guidance, and information to staff, visitors, and contractors while upholding safeguarding protocols
Note: This is a tlistic rather than exhaustive overview. If you have the minimum requirements and the right mindset, we’d love to hear from you.
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Requirements & Qualifications
We want someone who thrives in collaborative environments, showcases initiative, and commits to growth. Ideally, you’ll have:
- A valid SIA licence
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and varied shifts
- Front of house/reception experience (preferred)
- Ability to support across multiple London sites as required
- Customer service experience
- The right to work in the UK, with a checkable 5-year history
- Strong English communication skills (written and spoken)
- Ability to carry out consistent and thorough patrols
- Excellent report-writing skills (for detailed incident/shift reports)
- Good proficiency in computer use
Why Join Securitas?
Our Guiding Principles – ‘The People Promise’
At Securitas, we’re built upon three core principles:
- Opportunity: We recognise potential in everyone.
- People: We celebrate what’s best about those around us.
- Purpose: Every role helps make the world a safer place.
For us, your future matters—not just your past. We cultivate careers on foundations of trust, respect, and growth.
Your Benefits: Career & Wellbeing
Learning & Development
From day one, you’ll have access to:
- Mentorship programs
- Learning and Development opportunities
Financial & Wellbeing Perks
- STRIVE – Securitas Perks: Access to exclusive discounts across brands, services and daily spending (tailored to your lifestyle).
- Dental Plans: Cashback support and affordable treatments (exams, X-rays, and more).
- HSF Health Plan: Cash back on everyday medicos—including dentists, contact lenses, and unexpected expenses.
- Cycle to Work: Save up to 42% on new bikes or cycles, spread payments via salary.
- Specsavers Discounts: Save on eye tests and glasses.
- WeCare: A comprehensive 24/7 service covering a virtual GP, mental health support, health coaching, and more.
- Toothfairy: Online dental advice from UK dentists.
- Securitas Pension Plan: Enjoy employer contributions plus tax relief on your contributions.
- Payroll ISA: A flexible savings plan for long-term goals.
- Free Mortgage Advice & Financial Wellbeing Hub (Go & Live)
- Death in Service Benefit: Permanent employees receive automatic life assurance, providing a lump sum to loved ones in unfortunate circumstances.
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Diversity & Inclusion Statement
Securitas is an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status. We guarantee interviews for eligible candidates who disclose a disability and meet the role criteria. Moreover, we champion equality through initiatives like:
- Employee Networks (“Our Real Change Makers”)
- Race at Work Charter
- Armed Forces Covenant
- Celebrated events each year, such as International Women’s Day, BSL Week, PRIDE, and Black History Month.
At Securitas, you’re welcome to bring your whole self to work.
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