Corporate Security Officer

ICTS UK Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Ibrido; GBP 26.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Personal Pension Scheme

Health Insurance Scheme

Discount shopping platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Descrizione del lavoro

ICTS UK Ltd. is seeking a Corporate Security Officer in Edinburgh to safeguard people and property at a high-profile financial site. The role requires SIA credentials and First Aid at Work (AED), with a 4on/4off schedule and 12-hour shifts starting 7am or 7pm.

The ideal candidate has substantial corporate security experience, strong communication, and a professional demeanor. You’ll work in a 24/7 operation and interact confidently with clients and colleagues.

Competenze

• Current SIA credentials and a valid Emergency First Aid at Work (inc. AED) qualification.
• Substantial experience as a Corporate Security Officer.
• Ability to pass interview with evidence of integrity, communication and judgement.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts on a 4-on/4-off pattern in Edinburgh.
• Criminal Records Check and proof of Right to Work in the UK.

Mansioni

• Managing access control for employees, visitors and contractors.
• Performing static duties and foot patrols to deter and detect issues.
• Responding to requests and reporting lost or found property.
• Checking IDs with a professional, friendly approach.
• Unlocking/locking buildings and gates to ensure security.
• Raising Health & Safety issues and providing First Aid when needed.
• Maintaining incident records using computer and paper systems.
• Observing potential threats and following established response procedures.
• Responding to critical incidents such as evacuations and medical emergencies.
• Completing training and knowledge checks for CPD.

Conoscenze

Excellent communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Decision making

Conflict resolution

Strumenti

MS Outlook

Word

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Corporate Security (4on4off) Officer – Edinburgh, Scotland

In this high-profile Security Officer role, you will ensure the safety and security of the people and property at a prestigious financial client’s site in the centre of Edinburgh.

We are looking for candidates who reflect the highest of professional standards, focus, and customer service.

You must have current SIA credentials and a minimum of the Emergency First Aid at Work (inc. AED) qualification.

You will need to be an experienced Security Officer, preferably within the Corporate Security market and be able to evidence your skills at a face-to-face interview: with confidence, enthusiasm, and eloquence.

If invited to interview, you should expect to be tested on your commitment to integrity and excellence; communication skills; having sound judgement; awareness of Counter Terrorism; responding to critical incidents; and having the ability to interact professionally and confidently, with clients, visitors, and colleagues.

This is a permanent role within ICTS. Hours of work may vary but shifts are normally 12 hours’ duration, working a ‘4on/4off’ shift pattern (4 days, 4 rest, 4 nights, 4 rest) and starting at either 7am or 7pm.Working a 24/7/365 operation, you will need to be reliable and flexible: to support your colleagues and the operational business needs.

As such, it would be beneficial to live within easy commuting distance of Edinburgh City Centre: or indicate on your application CV that you are relocating.

You will carry out a range of duties include:

• Managing access control across the site - for employees, visitors and contractors
• Performing static duties and foot patrols, to deter and detect problems
• Responding to customer requests and queries including the reporting of lost or found property
• Checking and challenging ID passes with a professional, friendly, and problem-solving approach
• Unlocking and locking buildings, rooms, external barriers and gates to ensure that no unauthorised personnel or hazards are on site
• Identifying and reporting Health & Safety issues and carrying out First Aid when necessary
• Maintaining records including incident reports, using computer and paper-based systems
• Being observant to the threat of hostile actors or situations; and be knowledgeable about the processes, policies and personal response expected, when such incidents occur
• Responding to Critical Incidents such as Fire Evacuation, Medical Emergency, and Building Lockdown.
• Completing regular training and knowledge-checks, to maintain Continuous Professional Development

Substantial experience as a Corporate Security Officer is essential, and to succeed in this role you will also need to evidence:

• Excellent verbal, written, and numeracy skills: which will be tested at interview
• Strong customer service, team working, and collaboration skills
• The ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• The ability to deliver succinct and clear, verbal and written reports
• Competent IT and administration skills including MS Outlook, Word & Excel
• A highly professional appearance and demeanour
• A willingness to undertake development training, for example, to attend and pass the 3-day, First Aid at Work course
• An SIA Door Supervision (DS) or Security Guarding (SG) licence
• Five years’ checkable history and references
• Passing vetting including a Criminal Records Check (CRC) to the required standards
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK

Full training, uniform, and Health & Safety equipment are provided, and you will also have access to:

• Personal Pension Scheme
• Health Insurance Scheme
• Discount shopping platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Established in 1987, ICTS specialises in the provision of integrated security and customer services within the most demanding environments.

We take our commitment to the principles of fairness and mutual respect for people of all faiths and cultures seriously, and we expect our employees to do the same