About the Role
About the Role
Join our team as a Security Officer in the heart of Edinburgh! We offer a structured 56-hour per week with a shift pattern of days and nights 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. Due to the nature of this role, you must be a British national and have lived in the country for 5 years. You’ll also be willing and able to successfully achieve SC clearance with us to carry out your role.
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
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, maintaining strict security standards.
* Escort contractors on-site, ensuring full adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
* Monitor CCTV systems vigilantly, promptly responding to any suspicious activity to maintain site security.
* Conduct regular patrols to provide a visible security presence, deterring breaches and verifying the safety of all areas.
* Maintain precise records of events and incidents, creating thorough documentation for reporting purposes.
* Perform access/egress control, alarm response, and general security duties as required. ✨✨✨
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
* SIA Licence
* Access to vehicle/good transport links (able to get to site within 45 min commute)
* 3 yrs Corporate Security experience preferred
* Must be proficient in both written and spoken English
* Excellent Customer Service Skills
* IT literate
* Able to work in a team
* A flexible approach
* RTW in the UK with a 5-year checkable history
* As the client is a UK Defence Contractor, you must be a British national and willing and able to achieve SC clearance
* Candidates must be able to travel to the site in Edinburgh for a 6pm start, including on Public Holidays
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.