Job Description

Relief Security Officer

📍 Location: Yeovil
💰 Pay: £14.46 per hour

💰Annual: £31,580.64

📅 Hours: 42 hours per week with overtime available

Please note: Although the advert states Weymouth, the actual site location is Yeovil, which is a reasonable and commutable distance.

Grade: Site Based

We are looking for a professional Relief Security Officer who holds a valid SIA licence and meets residency requirements of at least five years in the UK for BPSS and SC clearance purposes. The ideal Relief Security Officer will have a full UK driving licence, the right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable history, and strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken. As a Relief Security Officer, you should be customer-focused, polite, tactful, and discreet, ensuring the highest standards of professionalism at all times.

• variable shifts including day, night and weekend
• Valid SIA Licence
• Full UK Driving Licence (own transport may be required depending on site location)
• Experience: 1–2 years in security, ideally in gatehouse operations, CCTV monitoring, and access control
• Due to the nature of this role, candidates must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance.

As a Security Officer, you’ll play a vital role in safeguarding people, property, and information. Your responsibilities will include:

• Welcoming and assisting staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Conducting regular safety and security patrols, both internal and external, in all weather conditions.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and procedures.
• Supporting emergency protocols, including evacuations and searches.
• Maintaining vigilance, reporting incidents, and preventing disruption.
• Accurately recording all activities and handovers.
• Access Control: Managing control points such as vehicle barriers and reception stations, and handling access passes.
• Visitor Management: Registering and escorting contractors and visitors, issuing temporary passes, and managing vehicle bookings.
• CCTV Monitoring: Identifying suspicious activities, responding to security breaches, and maintaining a proactive presence.
• Teamwork: Collaborating closely with the security team, communicating effectively with your Supervisor, and responding swiftly to incidents.

Please note: These responsibilities provide an overview of the role, not an exhaustive list. If you meet the minimum requirements and believe you have what it takes to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who sees the bigger picture—someone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and is eager to grow. Ideally, you’ll have:

Due to the nature of this role, candidates must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance.

• Valid SIA Licence
• Resident in the UK for at least 5 years (for BPSS / SC clearance purposes)
• Full UK Driving Licence (own transport may be required depending on site location)
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history (education/employment)
• Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken
• Customer-focused, polite, tactful, and discreet
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience: 1–2 years in security, ideally in gatehouse operations, CCTV monitoring, and access control
• IT literate and comfortable using security systems
• Able to pass high-level security clearance

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

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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

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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