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 wage for Security Guard Jobs in United Kingdom in 2026?
As per GOV.UK, the National Living Wage for security guards aged 21 and over is £12.50 per hour from 1 April 2026. Security guards working over 40 hours per week must receive overtime at 1.5 times the hourly rate. This applies to all SIA-licensed roles with no exceptions for night shifts.
Q Do I need an SIA licence to apply for Security Guard Jobs in United Kingdom?
As per GOV.UK, all security guards must hold a valid SIA licence costing £190 for a 3-year front-line licence as of 2026. Applicants require a Level 2 Certificate in Security Guarding and a clean criminal record check completed within the last 3 years. Without this licence, employment is illegal under the Private Security Industry Act 2001.
Q What are the working hours and annual leave entitlements for Security Guard Jobs in United Kingdom?
As per GOV.UK, security guards are limited to an average of 48 hours per week over a 17-week reference period unless they opt out. Full-time roles include 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave per year including bank holidays. Night shift guards receive an additional £1.20 per hour premium in many contracts.
Q How much tax will I pay on Security Guard Jobs salary in United Kingdom in 2026?
As per HMRC, security guards earning £25,000 annually pay £1,486 in income tax and £1,872 in National Insurance contributions for the 2026/27 tax year. The personal allowance remains £12,570 with 20% tax on earnings above this threshold up to £50,270. Employers must deduct these automatically via PAYE.
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