Company Description
We’re Hiring: Relief Security Officer
📍 Location: Portsmouth PO3
💰 Pay: £13.11 per hour
📅 Hours: Guaranteed 42 hours per week
🎓 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: Site Based
See a Different World. Where potential is recognised, and progress is encouraged.
Ready to take your security career to the next level?
Join Securitas as a Security Officer, where your role goes beyond routine patrols—every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a real impact. Be part of a global leader driving innovation in sustainable aerospace and shaping a safer, more connected future.
Make every shift count.
If you're alert, adaptable, and eager to develop your skills in a fast-paced setting, we’re looking for YOU to join our team as a Security Officer.
This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to grow, be recognised, and build a career where your dedication truly matters. Step into a role where your potential is nurtured and your contributions are celebrated.
Job Description
Responsibilities
You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:
- Access Control: Prevent and deter unauthorised access to the site
- Security Monitoring: Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms, and CCTV
- Patrolling: Conduct external and internal security patrols
- Record-Keeping: Maintain logbooks and records, ensuring timely paperwork and effective handovers
- Health & Safety: Record and report faults, hazards, and unsafe working practices to management
- Energy Conservation: Switch off unnecessary lights and close windows during patrols
- Customer Service: Deliver an outstanding level of customer service
- Professionalism: Maintain the highest standard of personal presentation to uphold the image of Securitas and the client
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for improving security practices and processes
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:
- Valid SIA Licence
- CCTV Licence (desirable, training available)
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Must have the legal right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable history
- Able to work days, nights, and weekends
- Self-motivated with a keen eye for detail
- Due to the nature of this opportunity, candidates must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) Clearance.
Why Join Securitas?
We have a promise to our people, a ‘People Promise’ where opportunity, people and purpose play a vital role in our day to day!
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.
We believe in your future, not just your past. At Securitas, you’ll find a career built on trust, respect, and progress.
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.
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.
What You Can Expect
Applying for a new role can be exciting yet daunting. Our dedicated Recruitment Team carefully reviews every application, and we appreciate your patience. Need support? We’re here to help—just drop us an email.
Diversity & Inclusion: Be Yourself at Securitas
We are an all-inclusive employer, embracing individuality and diversity as key to our success. Our belonging strategy focuses on:
- Career Growth: Clear pathways from apprenticeships to leadership programs.
- Inclusive Leadership: A culture of respect, transparency, and collaboration.
- Fair Pay & Benefits: Competitive, equitable compensation and benefits.
Our Commitment to You
We support our workforce through initiatives such as:
- Employee Networks – Safe spaces to connect and influence policies for change.
- Race at Work Charter & Armed Forces Covenant – Supporting equality and inclusion.
- Disability Confident Employer – Ensuring accessibility with our Reasonable Adjustment Passport. With our Level 2 Disability Confident Employer Certification - We commit to guaranteeing an interview to anyone who discloses a disability at screening, providing they live within the location requirements.
- Health & Well-being Programs – Mental health support and workplace wellness.
- Neurodiversity Top Employer Certification – Leading inclusivity for neurodivergent individuals.
We celebrate diversity year-round with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE, and Black History Month and so much more!
Take the Next Step
Join us and be part of a team that values you. Click ‘I'm Interested' and start your career with Securitas UK today!