Security Officer (Relief)

Securitas; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development

Mentorship

Brand discounts

Give back schemes

Job summary

Securitas UK is seeking a Relief Security Officer in Edinburgh to support 36 hours per week across days, nights and weekends. The role starts with a focus on patrols, searches, records and customer service, with full training and progression opportunities.

You’ll gain access to extensive learning and development, mentorship, and a range of employee benefits from brand discounts to giving back schemes, while helping protect people and property.

Qualifications

• British national with a valid British passport
• UK residency for the past 5 years
• Right to work in the UK with a 5-year history
• SIA licence valid or willingness to obtain
• Driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Flexibility to work days, nights and weekends
• Good English communication skills

Responsibilities

• Active patrols to deter suspicious activity and protect people and property
• Thorough searches following company policies
• Detailed record-keeping of incidents and observations
• Effective communication with colleagues, supervisors and authorities
• Exceptional customer service to employees, visitors and guests

Job description

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.

Job Description

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:

• 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

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 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.

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.