Security Officer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Edinburgh
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 CCTV PSS Licence SC Clearance Incident Reporting Health & Safety Awareness Communication Observation Security Guarding

FULL DESCRIPTION

Security Officer

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Security Officer to work at the Coop Retail Store in Edinburgh. This is a full-time, on-site position offering £13.19 per hour. The role requires an SIA Licence and SC Clearance.

Job Overview

  • Protect customer property, people, and/or assets in accordance with Assignment Instructions.
  • Deliver results meeting Key Performance Indicators and Service Level Agreements.
  • Undertake additional training for continuous self-development.

Main Duties

Operations

  • Ensure compliance with policies, legal, and regulatory requirements (UK Law, SIA).
  • Complete all tasks defined in Assignment Instructions.
  • Proactively review Assignment Instructions and suggest improvements.
  • Obtain and wear SIA front-line licence (Security Guarding or Door Supervision). Customer also requires CCTV PSS SIA Licence.
  • Comply with legal obligations and safety requirements.
  • Work in a systematic, orderly manner.

Training

  • Complete all required competency training.
  • Undertake continuous self-development as directed.
  • Renew licence 16 weeks before expiry.

Security and Health & Safety

  • Report any Health & Safety hazards immediately.
  • Stay alert to threats and take appropriate action.
  • Maintain professional conduct in difficult situations.
  • Complete accurate notebook entries after incidents.
  • Ensure check calls at allocated times.
  • Call emergency services and Communication Centre for all incidents.

What we are looking for

  • Previous security experience
  • SIA Licence
  • SC Clearance

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, serving household names in banking, government sites, hospitals, and schools.

Join our [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Team. Together our diversity makes us stronger.

Benefits

  • Pension
  • Life Assurance (greater of annual salary or £10,000)
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Employee Shares Schemes (save-as-you-earn, Matching Share Plan)
  • Salary Finance Options (early access to 50% earned pay)
  • Holiday
  • Virtual GP
  • Choices flexible benefits platform
  • MiDeals high street discounts
  • [Employer hidden] Stars recognition awards (cash prizes up to £10,000)
  • Training and development resources

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need reasonable adjustments, please email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (not explicitly given on page, but implied).

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