Security Officer
Contract: Professional Services, Production & Technology
Location: Nairn, Inverness-shire IV12 5QR
Hours of work: 36
Working Pattern: The role is to cover holidays and absence for two sites, 1 in Inverness and 1 in Nairn.
Shifts are either 6am - 6pm or 6pm - 6am.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hourly Rate: £15.00
As a Relief Security Officer, you will work across multiple client sites to ensure a safe and secure environment for all visitors, contractors, and staff.
You will serve as the first line of response during security incidents, emergencies, and alarm activations. Your role will be critical in maintaining a visible and professional security presence, providing assistance when required, and ensuring that all security protocols are upheld.
The successful candidate will be reliable, flexible and a personable security professional. If you are looking for guaranteed hours whilst working on a variety of sites, then we would like to hear from you.
The Role
1. Conduct regular internal and external patrols of client facilities, identifying and responding to any suspicious activity or incidents
2. Act as the first point of contact in emergency situations, ensuring an immediate and appropriate response to incidents
3. Respond to calls for assistance within common areas and client units as needed
4. Report and escalate incidents to the appropriate channels, including the Communications Centre, Line Manager, Mobile Supervisor, Client, or Police where necessary
5. Respond to intruder alarms during night shifts and support individual units accordingly
6. Maintain accurate and timely records by writing detailed incident and daily occurrence reports
7. Greet and assist all visitors to the site in a professional, courteous, and approachable manner
8. Adhere to all company policies, client procedures, and legal obligations relevant to security operations
9. Undertake induction and training as needed
About You
10. Valid SIA licence
11. Proven experience in security or related field
12. Strong observational and communication skills
13. Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle emergencies effectively
14. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
15. Knowledge of security protocols and procedures
16. Flexibility to work various shifts, including days, nights and weekends
17. New recruits will be encouraged to enrol onto the relevant apprenticeship as part of their training and development
18. Must be able to pass BPSS, SC and NPPV security vetting
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.
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
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
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