Relief Security Officer

Relief Security Officer


Company
Olympian Security Services
Location
Birmingham
Job Type
Full–time and Part-time
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
OSG Service Group are currently seeking SIA Licensed Security Personnel to join our team across the West Midlands region to work as Relief Security Officers.

Pay rates up to £12.50 per hour.

We are currently seeking Mobile Relief Security Officers to cover a variety of sites in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Cannock, Dudley, Redditch and more across all sectors including retail, hospitals, gatehouses, distribution centres and warehouses.

Duties
• Provide a customer friendly professional security presence
• Provide a visible security contact for visitors and staff
• Customer service
• Loss prevention
• Gatehouse duties where required
• Deterring anti-social behaviour, theft and criminal activity
• Carrying out regular foot patrols of the premises
• Writing statements and reports

Essential Experience
• Security Officers must have their own transport
• Security Officers must hold a valid SIA licence. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications from non-licence holders.

Hours:
• Full Time/Part Time available
• Weekend work available
• Days and Nights available

Benefits:
• Up to £12.50 per hour
• Reward and Recognition Programme
• Long Service Rewards
• Pension
• The UK’s largest Employee Discount Platform
• 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Support and Counselling
• 24/7 GP Telephone Support and Prescription Services
• Specialist Medical Assistance
• Gym Discounts
• Access to Online Training courses

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Security Guard Jobs

Q What is the minimum hourly rate for security guards in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
As per the Department for Business and Trade, the National Living Wage for security guard roles in the United Kingdom is £12.80 per hour as of April 2026 for workers aged 21 and over. Overtime must be paid at least at this rate. Security guards must receive this regardless of shift patterns or zero-hour contracts.
Q Do I need an SIA licence to work as a security guard in the United Kingdom in 2026?
As per the Home Office, all security guards in the United Kingdom require a valid SIA licence costing £190 for a three-year period as of 2026. The licence must be obtained before starting employment in manned guarding. Renewal requires completing a refresher training course every three years.
Q What qualifications and experience are needed for security guard jobs in the United Kingdom?
As per the Security Industry Authority, applicants for security guard roles in the United Kingdom must be aged 18 or over with no unspent criminal convictions. They must complete an approved Level 2 Award in Security Guarding before applying for the SIA licence. No prior experience is required but a valid SIA licence is mandatory.
Q What documents are required to apply for security guard jobs in the United Kingdom?
As per the Security Industry Authority, applicants must provide proof of identity, address, and right to work in the United Kingdom along with the SIA licence application. A completed Level 2 Award certificate and passport-style photo are also required. DBS check results must be submitted if requested by the employer.
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