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Area Relief Officer

Area Relief Officer

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job ID: 7295
Job category: Security Services
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Date posted: 14/11/2025
Closing date: 31/12/2026

We are currently recruiting an Area Relief Officer to work across a collection of prestigious sites in Sunderland, Peterlee and Newcastle areas.

Contract Information:

Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour
Hours: 42 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Days, nights and weekends, 12-hour shifts

You must hold a full UK driving licence and your own car is needed for this position as shifts may be allocated at short notice.

As an Area Relief Officer your duties will include:

- Meet and greet staff and visitors and ensure they adhere to the required security protocols
- Conducting searches where required 
- Patrolling the premises
- Dealing with security incidents
- Incident report writing
- Gatehouse duties
- Reception duties

It is important to have great communication and customer service skills. You will also need to have strong IT skills and be able to use all forms of technology and software systems.

Our perfect Security Officer will need to be aged 18 or over, a confident communicator who is a team player with the drive to always provide a friendly and professional service.

Benefits include;

 - 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
- Contributory healthcare scheme
- Eyecare vouchers
- Employee discount schemes
- Progression, training & development opportunities
- Refer a friend scheme
- Free uniform provided

Job ref: 1G4S (G78)

G4S are a recognised Disability Confident Leader Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. They prioritise accessibility, support, and opportunity for all employees. Join their diverse and empowering team today!


You will just need to complete the following application form and one of our Recruiters will be in touch to discuss the next steps. Our recruitment and selection process will include an interview and screening to BS7858 standards.

Given the nature of the industry, we do need to ask some questions for security and compliance purposes, but don’t worry - you will only need to complete them once.

In 2021, G4S, a London-based global security company, was acquired by Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. This acquisition expanded Allied Universal’s footprint and infrastructure on a global and local level. Through a global workforce of approximately 800,000 people*, we leverage best practices in communities all over the world. With revenue of approximately $20 billion, we have the resources to deploy efficient processes and systems to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. In Europe, we have an extensive network of offices and more than 46,500 employees to support our local communities and customers.  We believe there is no greater purpose than serving and safeguarding customers, communities and people in today’s world. Allied Universal is There for you™. For more information, please visit www.g4s.com or www.aus.com.

*Total workforce includes employees and subcontractors

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