Security Officer

Pay: £13.61 per hour OR £29,724.24 per year!

Hours: 42 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern: 4 days on / 4 days off, followed by 4 nights on / 4 nights off.

Grade: Site Based

See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.

More About The Opportunity

Join our team at Securitas as a Security Officer!

We’re Hiring: Security Officer

Location: Edinburgh, UK

Pay: £13.61 per hour OR £29,724.24 per year!

Hours: 42 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern: 4 days on / 4 days off, followed by 4 nights on / 4 nights off.

Please note: Due to site and role requirements, candidates must be eligible to obtain (SC) Security Clearance. This requires applicants to hold British nationality, possess a valid British passport, and have lived continuously in the UK for the past five years.

Benefits Of Working With Us

• On-site parking – hassle-free commuting and one less cost to think about
• Dental plan – helping you keep that smile healthy
• Pension scheme – invest in your future
• Payroll ISA – smart, tax-efficient savings made easy
• From day one, you’ll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, Mentorship, and a whole load of benefits from big brand discounts to give back schemes!
• And much more! – we’re always looking for ways to support our team

Join us and enjoy a workplace that truly values you!

Responsibilities

You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:

• Active Patrols: Regularly patrol designated areas to detect and deter suspicious activity. Your vigilance will ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone
• Thorough Searches: Conduct detailed searches, following our comprehensive company policies and procedures. Your meticulous attention to detail will help keep our restricted areas safe
• Detailed Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate records and complete necessary paperwork related to security incidents and observations
• Effective Communication: Collaborate with colleagues, supervisors and various external authorities to report incidents and coordinate responses to security issues
• Exceptional Customer Service: Provide outstanding customer service to employees, visitors, and guests with professionalism and courtesy

Please note – The responsibilities listed here aren’t the full picture—but they give you a good sense of the role. If you meet the minimum requirements and believe you’ve got what it takes to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for someone who sees a different world—someone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, you’ll have:

• A valid SIA licence or willingness to obtain one upon successful offer of the role
• Physically fit for patrolling of site.
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends.
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history.
• Due to site and role requirements, candidates must be eligible to obtain (SC) Security Clearance. This requires applicants to hold British nationality, possess a valid British passport, and have lived continuously in the UK for the past five years.
• Good communication skills in English—both written and spoken.

Additional Information

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK! You're one step closer to joining a global team of 336,000+ colleagues who help make the world a safer place each and every day.

Here, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, which help guide how we operate and how our people experience work, each and every day! We have a promise too:

• Opportunity – We see potential in every person and situation
• People – We open our eyes to all that’s good
• Purpose – We make your world a safer place

So What You Can Expect

Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully. We know applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help. No matter the outcomes, you will always receive communication from us.

See an inclusive world

Inclusion isn’t a tick-box for us – it’s how we work. We know our strength comes from different perspectives, in every role and every team. We’re proud to be Level 2 Disability Confident employer. If you tell us you have a disability when you apply, and you meet the minimum requirements for the role, our Talent Team will guarantee you an interview.

Through our Employee Networks, the Race at Work Charter, the Armed Forces Covenant and more, our people drive real change. We celebrate diversity all year round with moments like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month – because seeing an inclusive world starts with how we show up every day.

See a rewarding world

We understand the importance of reward and recognition when it comes to our peoples work. From day one you’re able to:

• Save More: Exclusive employee big brand discounts through STRIVE, Cycle to Work savings, Specsavers offers and free mortgage advice.
• Look After Your Health: Healthcare cash plans, dental cover plans, 24/7 GP access, mental wellbeing support and online dental advice.
• Plan for Your Future: Pension scheme, Payroll ISA and financial wellbeing resources to help you achieve your goals.
• Peace of Mind: Life assurance and support for you and your family when it matters most.

Take the next step your career journey

Join a team that values you.