Security Officer

OCS; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-Winning Employer

Digital Learning

Retail Perks

Job summary

OCS on-site Security Officer role at Edinburgh site provides first line support to employees and visitors, while monitoring fire, security and building systems to ensure safe operations and legal compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a UK right to work, SIA licence, and shows initiative, with strong communication and a calm, professional demeanor for reliable, punctual performance.

Qualifications

• SIA licence is essential.
• Experience in security is advantageous.
• Right to work in the UK required.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Strong communication and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Act as first line support to employees and visitors.
• Monitor fire, security and building systems.
• Complete tasks professionally and on time in line with legislation.
• Conduct regular patrols to secure premises.
• Respond promptly to security incidents or emergencies.
• Maintain accurate incident records.
• Collaborate with security personnel for comprehensive coverage.

Skills

SIA licence

Communication

Punctual

Initiative

Job description

About The Role

As a Security Officer, you will be the first line of support for employees and visitors to the site, providing a professional and friendly service. You will be responsible for monitoring fire, security, and building systems, ensuring that all assigned tasks are completed in a professional and timely manner, and in compliance with relevant legislation.

Working Pattern

to be agreed monthly on site

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a first line support to employees and visitors to the site, providing a professional and friendly service
• Monitor fire, security, and building systems
• Ensure that assigned tasks are completed in a professional and timely manner, meeting relevant legislation
• Conduct regular patrols to ensure the security of the premises
• Respond promptly to any security incidents or emergencies
• Maintain accurate records of incidents and activities
• Collaborate with other security personnel to ensure comprehensive coverage

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria

• You must have the right to work in the UK
• Experience of working within the Security Industry is an advantage
• SIA licence is essential
• Ability to work on own initiative
• A professional demeanour with sound judgement and integrity
• Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

• Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
• Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
• Retail Perks: With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
• Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
• Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.