Security Officer (Relief)
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Position Overview & Specifications
G4S are looking for experienced Security Officers to join our relief team across a collection of prestigious sites in London.
You will work on a 42 hpw contract across a variety of sites and will need to be flexible to work a range of days, nights and weekends.
What you get:
- 5.6 weeks paid holiday (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays - subject to shift pattern and accrual)
- Workplace pension scheme & Life assurance benefit
- Financial support for SIA Licence & renewal
- Contributory Healthcare Scheme & Eyecare vouchers
- Employee Discount Schemes
- Progression, training & development opportunities
- Refer a friend scheme
- Free uniform provided
What we want:
- SIA Door Supervisor Licence
- A checkable personal history including periods of education, employment, travel and unemployment
- Excellent customer service skills
- Smart appearance
- Good communication skills
- A reliable and responsible attitude to work, including ability to be proactive
- To be totally flexible, Reliable and adaptable in your work
Duties and responsibilities could include:
- To prioritize the safety, security and service of the site, its staff, car parks, customers, our client and property.
- To be polite, caring and understanding when supporting employees, guests and members of the public.
- To be able to manage situations, this may involve conflict in line with training and policy Guidelines.
- Attention to detail and alert to any changes that may indicate an increased security risk or unusual situation.
- Inducting visitors, monitoring CCTV, conducting regular patrols and any other ad hoc duties as required
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Security & Protective
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Security Officer (Relief) roles across G4S's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Security & Protective.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £15 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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