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Role description

Join Our Team as a Dedicated Site Relief Security Officer!

Are you ready to embrace a dynamic and fulfilling role with flexible shifts across days and nights? We are on the lookout for a Dedicated Site Relief Security Officer to join our team in Cowes, Isle of Wight. In this role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining the safety and security of our site while delivering top-notch service in a professional corporate setting.

🛡️ Security Officer – Washington 🛡️

📍 Location: Washington

⏳ Hours: Contracted 42 hours per week + possibly overtime available

🕒 Shift Pattern: Days, nights, and weekends (No set shift pattern, rota in advance)

💰 Rate of Pay: £14.51 per hour

Are you an adaptable and reliable security professional looking for a flexible role? Join our team as a Relief Security Officer and play a crucial role in maintaining safety across multiple locations in Cowes!

💪 What We Offer:

✔ Competitive pay at £14.51 per hour 💷

✔ Guaranteed 42-hour contract with overtime opportunities 📆

✔ A dynamic work environment with varying assignments 🌍

✔ Career progression opportunities 🚀

✔ Full training and uniform provided 🎓

✔ Supportive team and management 🤝

🔎 What is a Relief Security Officer?

As a Relief Security Officer , you will provide security coverage, stepping in to cover shifts when required. This role requires flexibility and adaptability to work in different environments, ensuring the highest security standards are met at all times.

🔒 Your Role:

🏢 Site Security: Maintain a strong security presence at different locations, ensuring premises, staff, and assets remain protected.

🕵️ Patrol & Surveillance: Conduct regular foot and vehicle patrols, monitor CCTV systems, and prevent unauthorized access.

🚪 Access Control: Manage entry and exit points, check identification, and enforce security procedures.

🔥 Incident Response: React promptly to security breaches, medical emergencies, fire alarms, and suspicious activities.

📜 Incident Reporting: Document and report any security concerns, threats, or breaches in line with company procedures.

🔧 Equipment & Alarm Monitoring: Perform routine checks on security equipment and monitor alarms to ensure functionality.

👥 Stakeholder Interaction: Assist staff, visitors, and contractors by providing directions and ensuring adherence to security policies.

🎖 Professional Conduct: Represent the company with professionalism and maintain a well-groomed appearance.

Qualifications

🔧 What We’re Looking For:

🛡 Must be willing and able to obtain SC Clearance

🔐 Valid SIA Licence (essential)

🔍 Experience in security roles

💬 Strong communication and problem-solving skills

✅ Ability to remain calm and act decisively under pressure

🔄 Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, and weekends

🇬🇧 Must be a British citizen by birth or have held a British passport for a minimum of 5 years

📝 Must have a 5-year checkable work history

If you thrive in a dynamic role and enjoy working in different locations, we want to hear from you!

📩 Apply today and become a key part of our security team!

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.

Interested? Apply while it's open. Closes 21 November · Securitas has 99 other sponsored roles if this one goes.

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