Relief Security Officer

Job Description

🛡️ Relief Security Officer – Cowes 🛡️

📍 Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight (PO31 8PF)
⏳ Hours: Contracted 36 hours per week + overtime available
🕒 Shift Pattern: Days, nights, and weekends
💰 Rate of Pay: £14.37 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 £14.37 per hour 💷
✔ Guaranteed 36-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!

Additional Information

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with us here at Securitas UK! You're one step away from joining our global team of over 375,000 professionals.

Ready to take the next step? Click 'I’m Interested' to submit your CV. Questions? Reach out anytime at Recruitmentenquiries@Securitas.uk.com.

Why Choose Securitas UK?

At Securitas UK, we are on a mission to make the world a safer place, driven by our core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. We foster empowerment, innovation, and growth, offering industry-leading training and career development opportunities.

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