Female security officer

📍Location:Edinburgh, UK
💰 Pay:£12.60 per hour +Performance linked annual bonus
📅 Hours: 12hrs shift - 42 hrs week average - (4 on 4 off) Day shift only
🎓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!

See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.

Perks of the role:

🚗Free on-site parking— no need to worry about finding a space.

🩹Fully funded First Aid course— develop valuable, transferable skills.

🎓Funded AviationSecurity qualifications— gain recognised training to support your career progression.

As a Female Security Officer at Securitas, you’ll do more than protect what’s important—you’ll empower people to thrive. Your presence will make others feel safe, welcome, and supported.

As a Female Security Officer, you'll not only protect people and property but also inspire others by breaking barriers and bias in a traditionally male-dominated field. With comprehensive training, flexibility when you need it, and opportunities for advancement, this is your chance to shine and grow, so do something amazing and invest in yourself by applying today.

As a Female Security Officer you’ll be an essential part of something bigger. Every shift is a new chance to learn, grow, and make a difference.

For genuine occupational requirement reasons, we are looking to appoint a Female only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9


Job Description

Responsibilities

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:

* If you already hold a valid SIA licence, that is great. But don’t worry if not because we will take you through the training to achieve this
* The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year history including education and/or employment
* Utilise your strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, and demonstrate proficiency in both written and verbal English
* Your friendly and professional approach will create a welcoming atmosphere to provide top‑notch customer service, ensuring employees, visitors, and guests feel safe and supported

Why Join Securitas?

We have a promise to our people, a ‘People Promise’ where opportunity, people and purpose play a vital role in our day to day!

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.

We believe in your future, not just your past. At Securitas, you’ll find a career built on trust, respect, and progress.


Additional Information

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK!
Join our global team of 336,000+ colleagues and help make the world a safer place.

At Securitas, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, and our People Promise:

* 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

What You Can Expect
Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help.

Diversity & Inclusion – Be Yourself
We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (we will always try out hardest to guarantee interviews for eligible candidates, should you meet the roles minimum requirements, having disclosed a disability to our Talent Team upon application). We support equality through Employee Networks -Our real change makers of the business.. YOU, the Race at Work Charter, and the Armed Forces Covenant. We also celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month.

* STRIVE– Securitas Perks gives you access to a great range of discounts on a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending to suit your shopping habits.
* Dental Plans- A range of plans providing support, providing cash back towards everyday dental costs, such as dental examinations, X-rays, and treatment
* HSF Health Plan- Range of healthcare cash plans at highly discounted rates, providing families with peace of mind by getting cash back on everyday medical costs, such as dental check-ups, contact lenses and acupuncture, and by covering unexpected costs.
* Cycle to Work– A super cost-effective way of getting a brand new bike, cycling equipment or both. Save up to 42% of the usual cost and spread the cost over several months from your salary.
* Specsavers– Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.
* WeCare– A 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
* Toothfairy– Online access to advice and guidance, from real UK Dentists.
* Pension Plan– Plan for your financial future by building up a benefit in the Securitas Pension Plan, with the benefit of employer contribution plus tax relief on your contributions.
* Payroll ISA– An ISA savings account is a great way to meet your longer term personal financial goals.
* Free Mortgage Advice
* Go & Live– Financial Wellbeing Hub
* Death in Service Benefit- Permanent employees are automatically covered for Life Assurance, which would provide a lump sum benefit to your beneficiaries in the unfortunate event of death in service whilst employed by Securitas

Take the Next Step
Join a team that values you. Click ‘I’m Interested’ and start your career with Securitas UK today.

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