Securitas
Security Officer (Relief)

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Company Description
We’re Hiring: Relief Security Officer
📍 Location: Edinburgh, UK
💰 Pay: Site Rated - starts at £12.71 per hour (£23,793 per annum)
📅 Hours: 36 hours per week - 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: 3.2 Relief
See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.
Join Securitas as a Relief Security Officer and help make the world a safer place. Whether you're starting your career in security or bringing existing experience, you'll be part of a supportive, inclusive team with access to training, development, and career progression opportunities.
A Relief Security Officer is a varied role and offers the chance to develop your skills across security operations, emergency response, customer service, and more. Every day is different, and every day you'll make a real difference protecting people, property, and communities.
If you're looking for a rewarding role with a globally recognised employer, apply today and take the next step in your security career.
⚠️ Before You Apply - This site requires SC (Security Clearance). To be eligible for the clearance, you must:
- Be a British national
- Hold a valid British passport
- Have lived in the UK continuously for the past 5 years
Please only apply if you meet these requirements, as they are mandatory for this role.
Job Description
You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:
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- 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.
Qualifications
What we’re looking for:
- A valid SIA licence.
- Must be a British National with a valid British passport.
- Must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years continuously.
- The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history.
- Driving licence and access to own vehicle.
- Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends.
- Good communication skills in English—both written and spoken.
Additional Information
See a different world with Securitas UK
Ready to make a difference? You're one step closer to joining over 322,000 colleagues worldwide who help make your world a safer place every day.


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At Securitas, our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness guide everything we do. We believe in making a clear promise to our people:
- Opportunity – Seeing potential in every person
- People – Putting people at the heart of what we do
- Purpose – Making your world a safer place
So what happens next?
Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully and is here to support you throughout the process. Whatever the outcome, you'll always hear back from us.
Creating spaces for you to belong
We're proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Through our networks, partnerships and celebrations throughout the year, we're building a culture where differences are valued and people can be themselves.
Ready to see a rewarding world?
From day one, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including:
- Employee discounts with leading global and local brands.
- Health and wellbeing support, 24/7 online GP services.
- Pension and financial wellbeing resources and support.
- Life assurance for added peace of mind.
- Employee eligibility to EV Schemes (Subject to graded benefits).
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Join a team that values your contribution, supports your growth and helps you build a rewarding career.
Click "I'm Interested" and start seeing a different world with Securitas UK.
Pay Rate (UK): Annual
Compensation: up to GBP 23793.00 - yearly
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