Security officer

3 weeks ago


West Calder, United Kingdom Securitas Security Services Full time
About the Role

About the Role

Join our team as a Security Officer in West Calder, EH55 8NT, we offer a structured 56-hour per week with a shift pattern of days and nights and weekends ensuring you have a balanced work-life schedule. Enjoy reliable access to core public transport routes for an easy commute. We provide a bespoke uniform, allowing you to represent our company with professionalism and pride.

We seek individuals with excellent customer service skills, the ability to work effectively in a team and a flexible approach.

Secure your future with us and make a difference in one of the world's most historic and vibrant cities. Be a part of a team that values safety, excellence and dedication. Elevate your career with us today ✨✨✨✨


Job Opportunity

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Warmly and professionally welcome all visitors and contractors, ensuring they feel secure and well-guided.
  • Process and issue ID cards to authorized personnel with accuracy, upholding strict security standards.
  • Escort contractors on-site, ensuring complete adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Monitor CCTV systems attentively, responding promptly to any suspicious activity to maintain site security.
  • Conduct regular patrols to provide a visible security presence, deter breaches, and verify the safety of all areas.
  • Maintain precise and detailed records of events, incidents, and observations for comprehensive reporting.
  • Manage access/egress control, respond to alarms, and carry out general security duties as required.
  • Demonstrate computer literacy to assist with logging and reporting, excellent communication skills, and strong attention to detail in all aspects of the role.
  • Able to complete patrols.


Here's what we can offer you:

  • Wellness advice and support, including financial, emotional and physical.
  • Dental and Physical health plans
  • Company pension and advice and planning
  • Life assurance scheme
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Discounts on high street brands, online shopping, holidays and days out, Arriva bus travel and eligibility for Costco membership
  • Mortgage Advise, Payroll ISA's
  • Support with further education

Essential Skills

Essential Skills:

  • Valid SIA Licence
  • Full UK Driving Licence and reliable access to a vehicle with good transport links (within a 10-mile or 45-minute commute)
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in Corporate Security preferred
  • Proficient in both written and spoken English
  • Strong customer service skills
  • IT literate
  • Able to work effectively in a team with a flexible approach to scheduling
  • Right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable history

DE&I

Securitas is an all-inclusive employer, and we encourage individuality within our company. We believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords, but integral parts of our business strategy. Our goal is to create an environment where every employee feels that they belong regardless of their background or identity. Our belonging strategy has three pillars,

  • how you join us and develop your career,
  • the way we lead our teams
  • fair pay and benefits.


To achieve this, we have a number of initiatives: employee networks which are a safe space to build communities and influence practices, Race at Work Charter, Armed Forces Covenant, Disability Confident, Reasonable Adjustment Passport, Domestic Abuse Charter, Healthy Workplace Awards and we are leading the way in the Neurodiversity Top Employer Certification. We celebrate our differences throughout the year by recognising significant dates such as BSL Week, International Women's Day, PRIDE, Black History Month and many more.


If you want to learn more visit our website.


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