About the Role
Are you passionate about safety and customer service? Join our team as a Security Officer in the heart of Edinburgh! With a flexible 42-hour workweek covering days, nights and weekends, you'll be integral to maintaining security in our bustling city. Accessible via core public transport routes, your role will be pivotal in ensuring a safe environment for all. Plus, enjoy the perks of a bespoke uniform provided. We're seeking individuals with excellent customer service skills, IT literacy and a strong ability to work collaboratively in a team. Candidates must be able to travel to the centre of Edinburgh for a 6am start, including on Weekends and Public Holidays. If you're ready to make a positive impact while advancing your career, apply now!
Job Opportunity
* Greeting visitors and contractors to the site with professionalism and courtesy, ensuring a positive first impression
* Managing the identification process efficiently, issuing appropriate credentials to authorised personnel
* Escorting contractors or visitors as required, ensuring their safe and authorised access to designated areas within the premises
* Utilising CCTV systems to actively monitor activity within the premises, identifying and addressing any security concerns promptly
* Conducting regular patrols of designated areas to deter unauthorised access, vandalism or other security threats
* Maintaining detailed logs of events, incidents and any security-related activities, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference
Essential Skills
* SIA Licence
* Access to vehicle/good transport links
* 2 years experience of a corporate environment preferred
* A firm grasp of English, both Written and Spoken
* Excellent Customer Service Skills
* IT literate
* Able to work in a team
* A flexible approach
* A RTW and full 5 year, traceable UK employment history including employment/education history
About Company
Join Today and Build a Better Tomorrow!
At Securitas we are united by our purpose of helping make your world a safer place, we are committed to ethics, sustainability, and compliance, our core values – Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness .We have created a culture where our people are empowered to be the best they can be.
We believe in celebrating our differences and creating a supportive environment where all voices are heard. Our colleagues are empowered to think big, fail fast and push the boundaries of innovation. As a purpose-led organisation, we aspire to make a difference every day - and we’re looking for the best and brightest to join our team.
Career opportunities to fuel your future, together we can invest in your professional and personal growth. No matter where you are in your career, there are many training and development opportunities. Your career is in your hands, and we will help you maximize your potential!
We are always looking to grow too! That why we have been accredited as a Top Employer 5 years in a row.
Join our team and use your talent and passion to help build a safer, healthier, and more efficient world.
DE&I
Securitas is an all-inclusive employer, and we encourage individuality within our company. We believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords, but integral parts of our business strategy. Our goal is to create an environment where every employee feels that they belong regardless of their background or identity. Our belonging strategy has three pillars,
* how you join us and develop your career,
* the way we lead our teams
* fair pay and benefits.
To achieve this, we have a number of initiatives: employee networks which are a safe space to build communities and influence practices, Race at Work Charter, Armed Forces Covenant, Disability Confident, Reasonable Adjustment Passport, Domestic Abuse Charter, Healthy Workplace Awards and we are leading the way in the Neurodiversity Top Employer Certification. We celebrate our differences throughout the year by recognising significant dates such as BSL Week, International Women's Day, PRIDE, Black History Month and many more.
If you want to learn more visit our website.
Benefits
Health & Wellbeing
* Company pension and advice and planning
* Life assurance scheme
* Discounted gym memberships
* Wellness advice and support, including financial, emotional and physical
* Dental and Physical Health Plans
Lifestyle Benefits
* Cycle to work scheme
* Car lease and new car purchasing schemes
* Discounts on high street brands, online shopping, holidays, days out and Arriva Bus Travel
* Mortgage Advise
* Payroll ISA's
* Eligibility for Costco Membership
Learning & Development
* Support with further education
* 100's of eLearning courses
* Accredited courses by C&G, ILM, IOSH and SIA
* Leadership Development programs both local and global
Giving Back
* Payroll Giving
* Working with charities such as Calderwood House, KPMB and Wooden Spoon
* Supporting local community initiatives
* Supporting people back to work with organisations such as TalkBack and Downs-Syndrome Org