Relief Security Officer

Company Description

We’re Hiring: Relief Security Officer!

📍 Location: Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas - CB1 2FB
💰 Pay: £14.50 per hour 
📅 Hours: 36 hours per week: Working days, nights & 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.

As a Relief Security Officer, you will provide professional security services across a variety of client sites within a defined geographical area. You will play a key role in protecting people, property and assets by carrying out site patrols, controlling access, monitoring CCTV and alarm systems, and responding effectively to security incidents, always in line with site procedures and customer requirements🛡️

This is a varied and flexible role that requires excellent customer service skills and a proactive approach to security. As a Relief Security Officer at Securitas,  you will uphold our core values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness while managing visitor access, maintaining accurate records, conducting lock and unlock procedures, and ensuring a safe and secure environment for employees, contractors and visitors. 

This isn’t just another job. It’s your opportunity to step into a role as a Relief Security Officer where your potential is recognised, your contribution is valued, and your progress is supported every step of the way

Job Description

Responsibilities

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

• Prevent and deter unauthorised access to site. Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms, and CCTV as appropriate
• Conduct external and internal security patrols as detailed in the Assignment Instructions 
• Carry out routine tests of security equipment where appropriate
• Manage keys and perform locking and unlocking duties as detailed in the Assignment Instructions 
• Maintain all logbooks and records as detailed in the Assignment Instructions 
• Issue visitor/contractor passes in accordance with the Assignment Instructions 
• To provide support, guidance and information to all staff, visitors and contractors whilst ensuring safeguarding of the premises

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, and weekends
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history
• Good customer service skills
• Great IT skills and be computer literate 
• Strong 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.

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).

Keen to take the next step...

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.