Relief Security Officer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Pontefract
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Security
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Patrolling Emergency Response Customer Service Incident Reporting Health & Safety Awareness UK Driving Licence Security Licence (DS Licence) Communication Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Relief Security Officer

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Relief Security Officer to cover DWP sites in Pontefract and surrounding areas. Hourly rate: £12.71, full-time.

Job Overview

Flexibility to travel, as this role will cover various DWP sites within the region. You will be required to cover sites in Pontefract, Castleford, Hemsworth, Selby, Wakefield and York. Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure a safe and secure environment for the DWP staff, visitors, and property.
  • Patrol the premises regularly to identify potential security threats.
  • Respond effectively to emergencies or suspicious situations.
  • Liaise with local law enforcement and emergency services as needed.
  • Provide a high level of customer service and assist staff and visitors in any security-related matter.
  • Conduct routine security checks and submit incident reports as appropriate.
  • Adhere to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and DWP security policies, procedures, and regulations.

Security and Health & Safety

  • Look out for, and to immediately report, any Health & Safety hazards, or potential hazards, on site.
  • Stay alert to any threats or changes within the work environment to take the appropriate action to reduce the chance of disruption, loss or damage.
  • Use common sense and initiative by immediately involving others if a situation appears to become threatening.
  • To maintain professional conduct in the face of difficult situations and challenging customers.
  • Complete an accurate, detailed notebook entry as soon as possible after any incident, which can then be used as part of the Incident Report process.
  • Keep to schedules and demonstrate commitment to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and the Client.
  • To call emergency services and Communication Centre to report all incidents.

What we are looking for

  • Previous Security Experience
  • Licence required DS Licence Preferred
  • Full UK driving licence required.

Benefits

Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We have a virtual GP, financial wellbeing assistance, high street discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, life cover, save-as-you-earn scheme, and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Matching Share Plan. We also award [Employer hidden] Stars with cash prizes.

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