Relief Security Officer (Permanent 42 hours)

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Job Description

Security Officer – Relief guaranteed 42 hours per week

  Local SIA course & licence provided

Locations Covered:

• Barrow in Furness
• Ulverston

Hours

• Guaranteed 42 hours per week
• Permanent 

Shift Pattern:

• Days, nights, and weekends 

We are looking for a Relief Security Officer to join our team covering either two of our sites. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is proactive, physically fit, and dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment. If you have the drive to make a difference and possess the required skills and

qualifications

What we offer:

• 42-hour work week with varied shifts (days, nights, weekends)

• Salary:  Competitive pay between £14.57 – £15.27 per hour  (including shift allowances)

•   No SIA Licence? No problem! We provide full  SIA training  to help you obtain your licence and grow within the security industry. (5 full days for this is required)

• Full access to training and uniform provided 

• Opportunities for career growth and progression

• Paid holiday leave

• Pension scheme

• ️ Employee discounts

• ⏱️ Overtime opportunities

️ Your role:

What You'll Be Doing:

✔  Meet & Greet: Assist visitors, staff, and contractors, ensuring smooth site access.
✔  Regular Patrols: Conduct indoor & outdoor patrols, focusing on  security & health and safety .
✔  Incident Response: React swiftly to emergencies, site evacuations, and security threats.
✔  Compliance & Reporting: Maintain logs, incident reports, and ensure site security aligns with regulations.
✔  Surveillance & Prevention: Stay alert to potential risks, conduct staff searches if required.
✔  Team Handover: Ensure smooth transitions between shifts for continuous protection.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• ✔️ Valid SIA Licence or be able to attend a 5 days SIA course in Barrow

• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach

• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure

• Must be a born British citizen or have held a British passport for a minimum of 5 years

• Must have a 5-year checkable work history

• Must be able to obtain SC clearance, DBS required for this

• Must be physically fit due to significant walking involved in the role

Additional Information

Additional information

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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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• Employee Networks  – Safe spaces to connect and influence policies for change.
• Race at Work Charter & Armed Forces Covenant  – Supporting equality and inclusion.
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It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK!  You're one step closer to joining a global team of 336,000+ colleagues who help make the world a safer place each and every day.

Here, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness,  which help guide how we operate and how our people experience work, each and every day! We have a promise too:

• Opportunity – We see potential in every person and situation
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• Purpose – We make your world a safer place

So what you can expect 
Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully. We know applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help. No matter the outcomes, you will always receive communication from us.

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Inclusion isn’t a tick-box for us – it’s how we work. We know our strength comes from different perspectives, in every role and every team. We’re proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident employer. If you tell us you have a disability when you apply, and you meet the minimum requirements for the role, our Talent Team will guarantee you an interview.

Through our Employee Networks, the Race at Work Charter, the Armed Forces Covenant and more, our people drive real change. We celebrate diversity all year round with moments like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month – because seeing an inclusive world starts with how we show up every day.

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• Save More:  Exclusive employee big brand discounts through STRIVE, Cycle to Work savings, Specsavers offers and free mortgage advice.
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• Peace of Mind:  Life assurance and support for you and your family when it matters most.

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