Security Officer - Kirkwall - KW17
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Orkney Islands
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Security
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion
SKILLS
SIA Licence
Customer Service
Security
Gatehouse duties
MS Excel
MS Word
FULL DESCRIPTION
Security Operations - People Focused Security Solutions
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Orkney Islands
Security Officer - Kirkwall - KW17
Our client is a part of an exciting new development, a unique opportunity to be part of a large team and community on the Orkney Islands.
Our client is a part of an exciting new development, a unique opportunity to be part of a large team and community on the Orkney Islands.
You will be responsible for acting as the first point of contact for staff, visitors, and contractors, and be an integral part of the security team.
Your duties include (but are not limited to):
- Gatehouse duties, control access and egress, verifying authorisation of individuals entering the premises
- Conduct routine patrols to identify and report security risks or incidents
- Respond swiftly and effectively to alarms, incidents, and emergencies, following site procedures
- Deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining high security standards
Full in-house training will be provided.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Valid SIA Licence
- Right to work in the UK and a five-year checkable history
- Punctual and reliable
- Passionate about creating an expectational customer experience
- Knowledge of the MS packages (excel, word, outlook)
- Highly intuitive with a curious mindset
- Highly presentable in line with our corporate brand
- Resilient and pro-active in your work
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