Relief Security Officer
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Relief Security Officer
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Relief Security Officer to join the security team covering DWP sites in High Wycombe, Maidenhead, Newbury, Bracknell, Aylesbury, Chesham, Oxford, Reading, and Slough. The role involves ensuring safety and security of staff and property, patrolling premises, responding to emergencies, liaising with law enforcement, and providing customer service. Requirements include previous security experience, a DS Licence (preferred), and a full UK driving licence. Hourly rate £12.7, part-time, closing date 7 May 2026.
Job Overview
- Flexibility to travel, as this role will cover various DWP sites within the region (High Wycombe, Maidenhead, Newbury, Bracknell, Aylesbury, Chesham, Oxford, Reading, Slough)
- Full UK driving licence required.
- 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 on hand for you and members of your household. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. When you join us, we'll give you a link to our flexible benefits platform, Choices. We give you access to 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 award employees with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Stars.