Security Officer; Relief

Location:
Edinburgh, UK
Pay:
Site Rated - starts at £12.71 per hour (£23,793 per annum)
Hours: 36 hours per week - days, nights and weekends.
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!

Grade: 3.2 Relief

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

Join Securitas as a Relief Security Officer and help make the world a safer place. Whether you're starting your career in security or bringing existing experience, you'll be part of a supportive, inclusive team with access to training, development, and career progression opportunities.

A Relief Security Officer is a varied role and offers the chance to develop your skills across security operations, emergency response, customer service, and more. Every day is different, and every day you'll make a real difference protecting people, property, and communities.

Before You Apply -This site requires SC (Security Clearance). To be eligible for the clearance, you must
:

• Be a British national
• Hold a valid British passport
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the past 5 years

Please only apply if you meet these requirements, as they are mandatory for this role.

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.

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:

• Must be a British National with a valid British passport
• Must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years continuously
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history
• A valid SIA licence or willingness to obtain a licence upon offer of the role
• Driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends
• Good communication skills in English—both written and spoken

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 a 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.

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