Security Officer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Straiton
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 Experience Incident Reporting Communication Skills Proactive Surveillance Assignment Instructions Knowledge Emergency Response

FULL DESCRIPTION

Security Officer

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Location: M&S Straiton SF, Straiton, Midlothian

Hourly Rate: £13.58

Hours: 40 per week

Employment: Full-time

Closing Date: 21 May 2026

About the Role

At M&S we take security very seriously to ensure our colleagues, customers and stores are safe environments. M&S delivers the best security through our security teams and their market leading customer service. Join the friendly M&S and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] family.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS JOB:

  • Protect & Serve: Safeguard M&S stores, people, and assets while delivering outstanding customer service.
  • Great Pay & Benefits: Earn £13.58 per hour with amazing benefits like 20% M&S discount, Save As You Earn, Share Incentive Plan, Cycle to Work, Life Assurance, and Childcare Vouchers.
  • Professional Growth: Enjoy company-funded SIA Licence renewal and continuous training.
  • Cutting-Edge Tech: Use body-worn cameras and mobile devices for incident reporting.
  • Community: Join the friendly M&S and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] family.

What We're Looking For

  • Experience: Security experience essential
  • Certification: A valid SIA Licence.
  • Skills: Excellent customer service and communication, energy, and enthusiasm

Your Role

  • Stay Compliant: Follow all policies and legal requirements.
  • Use Tech: Engage with provided technology for effective reporting.
  • Proactive: Review and improve Assignment Instructions.
  • Stay Alert: Report hazards and remain vigilant.
  • Be Professional: Handle challenging situations with calm and professionalism.
  • Emergency Ready: Contact emergency services when needed.

Benefits

  • Pension
  • Life Assurance
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Employee Shares Schemes
  • Salary Finance Options
  • Holiday

Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. Life cover is the greater of your equivalent annual salary or a minimum of £10,000. We also offer a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Matching Share Plan.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Since 1987, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s 80,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools. Join our [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Team. Together our diversity makes us stronger.

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