Security Officer

6 months ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Securitas Full time

About the Role

Exciting security opportunity in the vibrant city of **Edinburgh** with **Securitas** We're in search of a **skilled Security Officer with 2 years of experience to join our team, working an average of 42 hours a week on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, covering both day and night shifts.**

As a **Security Officer**, your great customer service skills contribute to creating a positive and secure environment. Your excellent communication skills play a pivotal role in team coordination and customer interactions. Bringing **2 years of security experience**, your proactive and enthusiastic attitude adds value to our operations.

With experience in corporate security, you are familiar with the specific challenges and requirements of such environments. Your flexibility and adaptability to new tasks make you a valuable asset in our dynamic security operations.

**Securitas** is committed to your success, providing comprehensive training and continuous support. Join our team and be part of our mission to create secure environments for the community in **Edinburgh**.

Job Opportunity
- Prevent and deter unauthorised access to the site.
- Great customer service skills
- Excellent communications skills
- A proactive and enthusiastic attitude
- Experience of a corporate security role
- Flexible and adaptable to new tasks
- Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms and CCTV.
- Vehicle patrols
- Visitor/contractor Management
- Access control
- Report writing
- Dealing with staff and visitor enquiries
- Issuing and managing passes for visitors and contractors
- Monitoring CCTV
- Patrolling and securing the premises
- Accurate reporting and recording
- Handle Crisis and Emergency Situations with Confidence.
- Comply with carrying out other duties reasonably requested from the customer or line manager

Company Benefits

**Health & Wellbeing**
- Company pension and advice and planning
- Life assurance scheme
- Discounted gym memberships
- Wellness advice and support, including financial, emotional and physical
- Dental and Physical Health Plans

**Lifestyle Benefits**
- Cycle to work scheme
- Car lease and new car purchasing schemes
- Discounts on high street brands, online shopping, holidays, days out and Arriva Bus Travel
- Mortgage Advise
- Payroll ISA's
- Eligibility for Costco Membership

**Learning & Development**
- Support with further education
- 100's of eLearning courses
- Accredited courses by C&G, ILM, IOSH and SIA
- Leadership Development programs both local and global

**Giving Back**
- Payroll Giving
- Working with charities such as Calderwood House, KPMB and Wooden Spoon
- Supporting local community initiatives
- Supporting people back to work with organisations such as TalkBack and Downs-Syndrome Org

Essential Skills
- **SIA Licence**:

- **Right to work in the UK and a 5-year checkable history**:

- **A clear and fluent grasp of spoken and written English**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £12.05 per hour

Expected hours: 42 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):
**Experience**:

- security: 2 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- SIA (required)
- Driving Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Edinburgh, EH8 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Edinburgh, EH8: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person



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