Relief Security Officer in Cardiff

We are looking for a fully flexible Branch Relief Security Officer to support a variety of sites across South Wales. This role requires flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends, covering a range of assignments and locations as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the effective safeguarding of the client’s site, maintaining safety and security of employees, visitors, and contractors.
• Carry out regular internal and external foot patrols, manage access control, and remain vigilant for suspicious activity.
• Deliver a high standard of customer service while maintaining a secure environment.
• Respond confidently to challenging situations, taking control until assistance arrives.
• Uphold all health and safety standards, accurately recording and reporting hazards.
• Protect property and premises, preventing unauthorised access, monitoring alarms and CCTV.
• Control traffic flow and enforce parking restrictions where necessary.
• Perform routine checks and testing of security equipment.
• Manage keys and undertake locking and unlocking duties per instructions.
• Maintain accurate logbooks and records per assignment instructions.
• Issue visitor and contractor passes per site procedures.
• Handle lost property in accordance with the assignment instructions.
• Provide support and guidance to staff, visitors, and contractors on health and safety matters.

Qualifications

• Valid SIA Licence.
• Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle (highly desirable).
• Full flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, including short‑notice cover.
• Legal right to work in the UK, with a minimum of five years’ checkable employment history.
• Age 18 or over.
• No current criminal convictions.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
• Strong customer‑focused approach with high attention to detail.
• Punctual, reliable, dependable.
• Effective independently and as part of a team.
• Uphold Securitas core values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness.
• Demonstrate sensitivity towards people with disabilities or additional needs.
• Desirable: Previous experience as a Security Officer and First Aid qualification.

Benefits

• Access to discounts on a wide range of retailers, services and everyday spending.
• Dental plans providing cash‑back for examinations and treatments.
• Health plan with cash‑back on medical costs, including dental and eye care.
• Cycle to Work scheme for affordable bike or cycling equipment purchase.
• Specsavers eye‑test discounts.
• WeCare 24/7 online GP and mental health support service.
• Optional pension plan with employer contribution and tax relief.
• ISA savings account option.
• Free mortgage advice and financial wellbeing hub.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and commit to equality through employee networks and celebrations of events such as BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month.