Security Officer

ISS Facilities Services; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility management company is seeking a Security Officer in Edinburgh. You will ensure the safety of the site, conduct patrols, and engage with customers. Previous security experience and a valid SIA license are essential. This role offers an hourly rate of £12.70 and a permanent contract. Join a company committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Previous security experience is necessary.
• Applicants must have a valid SIA license.
• Experience with security technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of the site and individuals.
• Conduct patrols and response duties as required.
• Identify suspicious activities proactively.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Team player

Education

Valid front-line security guarding or similar SIA license

Tools

Security systems knowledge

Job description

Overview

Security Officer — Contract: Security | Location: Edinburgh, EH2 2LL | Hours of work: 42 | Working Pattern: 4 on, 4 off - 18:30 - 06:30 (night shift) | Contract Type: Permanent | Hourly Rate: £12.70

Are you passionate about safety and delivering a great customer experience? As a Security Officer with ISS, you will be at the forefront of creating a safe environment, protecting your colleagues and our customer's property, people, and assets by providing exemplary security operations. The abrdn Edinburgh estate is staffed by Security Officers around the clock, 24/7/365. Team Leaders are deployed across estate buildings to provide on-site supervision, direction, and support to Security Officers.

The Role

• Always ensure the safety of the site and everyone on it
• Conduct patrol and response duties as directed
• Stay vigilant and identify any suspicious activities
• Prevent any unauthorised access
• Keep up to date with all the activity on site and have full knowledge of daily events
• Create a positive, professional relationship with customers and colleagues
• Adhere to all Health & Safety procedures and ensure any breaches are reported
• Work as part of a team and on your own depending on site requirements

About You

• Previous security experience
• A valid front-line security guarding, door supervision or close protection SIA license
• Knowledge and experience with security systems and other related tech
• Great attention to detail and a consistent approach
• A team player with good customer service skills
• New recruits will be encouraged to enrol onto the relevant apprenticeship as part of their training and development

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background. We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme. Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.