Relief Screening Officer

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Relief Screening Officer at Securitas oversees security across London sites, working 24 hours per week onsite at £19.17 per hour with a clear development path through industry leading training. You’ll observe and report activities, conduct hand wand searches and metal detector checks, and enforce procedures to keep people and property safe while responding to incidents. Requirements include a valid SIA licence, a driving licence, the right to work in the UK with a 5 year history, and the flexibility to cover sites within a five mile radius and travel across London. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight screening experience and incident response, confirm you can cover last minute shifts, complete mandatory training on start, and show teamwork; Securitas values inclusion and growth.

Company Description

We’re Hiring: Relief Screening Officer!

📍 Locations: E14 2AX, NW10 6PW, NW2 7AN, NW10 6SN,AL7 1QA & RH10 9BD - ( Must be in a 5 mile radius and will be required to cover all sites)
💰 Pay: £19.17 per hour
📅 Hours: 24 hours per week
✅ Benefits: Access to industry-leading training, mentorship, and a wide range of employee benefits from day one, including big-brand discounts and give-back schemes
🎓 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!

Mandatory screening training must be successfully completed upon start, failure to do so could result in withdrawal of contract offer.

Grade: 3.2 Relief

See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.

Join our team as a Relief Screening Officer and help maintain the safety and security of people and property at a critical client site. In this role, you’ll be responsible for observing and reporting activities, conducting security checks, and ensuring compliance with screening procedures using wands and metal detectors. Your work will play a key part in creating a secure environment and delivering exceptional service.

We’re looking for a Relief Screening Officer who is detail-oriented, professional, and committed to following established security protocols. You’ll monitor access points, perform screening checks, and respond to potential security breaches in line with company procedures. If you’re ready to take on a role that makes a real difference, apply today and become part of a trusted security team🌟

This is more than just a job, it’s a chance to become a Relief Screening Officer in a role where your potential is recognised, your contributions truly matter, and your growth is supported every step of the way✨

Job Description

Responsibilities

You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:

• Adhere to and apply the Screening Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Require datacentre personnel to utilise metal detection and/or wand for secure area access
• Monitor traffic flow through screening checkpoints
• Follow security breach procedures by notifying supervisors or other appropriate personnel
• Perform hand-held wand searches and walk-through metal detection searches
• Follow safe work practices and be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety
• Notify superiors of any unsafe working conditions
• Carry out all functions, duties, or tasks in an honest, ethical, and professional manner, following applicable company policies and procedures
• Seek clarification from superiors or authorised company representatives when uncertain

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:

• A valid SIA licence
• Must have a valid driving licence  
• Reliable, flexible and ability to cover last minute
• Willing to travel and cover all of London
• Be able to work on their own occasionally for long periods of time
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history
• Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken

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 Securitas UK!
Join our global team of 336,000+ colleagues and help make the world a safer place.

At Securitas, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, and our People Promise:

• 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

What You Can Expect
Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help.

Diversity & Inclusion – Be Yourself
We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (we will always try our hardest to guarantee interviews for eligible candidates, should you meet the roles minimum requirements, having disclosed a disability to our Talent Team upon application). We support equality through Employee Networks - Our real change makers of the business.. YOU, the Race at Work Charter, and the Armed Forces Covenant. We also celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month.

Your Benefits

• STRIVE– Securitas Perks gives you access to a great range of discounts on a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending to suit your shopping habits.
• Dental Plans - A range of plans providing support, providing cash back towards everyday dental costs, such as dental examinations, X-rays, and treatment
• HSF Health Plan - Range of healthcare cash plans at highly discounted rates, providing families with peace of mind by getting cash back on everyday medical costs, such as dental check-ups, contact lenses and acupuncture, and by covering unexpected costs.
• Cycle to Work – A super cost-effective way of getting a brand new bike, cycling equipment or both. Save up to 42% of the usual cost and spread the cost over several months from your salary.
• Specsavers – Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.
• WeCare – A 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
• Toothfairy – Online access to advice and guidance, from real UK Dentists.
• Pension Plan – Plan for your financial future by building up a benefit in the Securitas Pension Plan, with the benefit of employer contribution plus tax relief on your contributions.
• Payroll ISA – An ISA savings account is a great way to meet your longer term personal financial goals.
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub
• Death in Service Benefit - Permanent employees are automatically covered for Life Assurance, which would provide a lump sum benefit to your beneficiaries in the unfortunate event of death in service whilst employed by Securitas

Take the Next Step
Join a team that values you. Click ‘I’m Interested’ and start your career with Securitas UK today.

See a different world.