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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
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
What is the National Living Wage rate for security guards aged 21 and over in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
As per HM Revenue and Customs, the National Living Wage for security guard roles in the United Kingdom is £12.80 per hour from 1 April 2026 for all workers aged 21 and over. Employers must pay this rate for all hours worked including overtime beyond 40 hours per week. Security guards on night shifts receive the same minimum rate with no separate uplift mandated.
Do I need an SIA licence to apply for security guard jobs in the United Kingdom in 2026 and how much does it cost?
As per the Security Industry Authority, every security guard in the United Kingdom must hold a valid SIA licence before starting work in 2026. The licence fee is £184 and remains valid for three years after passing the required Level 2 training course and criminal record check. Employers cannot legally employ unlicensed guards.
What are the maximum weekly working hours and annual leave entitlement for security guards in the United Kingdom?
As per the Department for Business and Trade, security guards in the United Kingdom cannot work more than 48 hours per week on average over a 17-week reference period in 2026 unless they opt out in writing. Workers receive at least 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave including bank holidays calculated on hours worked.
How much income tax and National Insurance will a security guard earning £25,000 per year pay in the United Kingdom in the 2026/27 tax year?
As per HM Revenue and Customs, a security guard earning £25,000 in the 2026/27 tax year pays £2,486 in income tax and £1,732 in Class 1 National Insurance contributions. The personal allowance remains £12,570 with the basic rate at 20% on earnings above that threshold up to £50,270.
