Roaming Officer

Location: Edinburgh

Shift Pattern: 40 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday alternative shift times each day, 8 hour shifts.

Hourly Rate: £13.81

SIA Licence: Essential

Full UK Manual Driving Licence: Essential

About the Role

ASEL is recruiting an experienced Mobile Roaming Security Officer to join our proactive field security team in East Sussex. This is not a static guarding role. You will be deployed across a cluster of high‑risk locations, using intelligence and data to prioritise your activity and deliver a visible, professional security presence where it matters most. Multiple shifts are available per week, offering strong earning potential and genuine variety in your working week.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy across an assigned cluster of sites using a company vehicle, prioritising locations according to live intelligence and risk.
• Conduct proactive, high‑visibility patrols of client premises, providing a reassuring and professional presence for colleagues and customers.
• Identify trends and patterns in criminality and feed intelligence back to the Amberstone Crime Desk.
• Liaise with management, Police, and local authorities as required.
• Manage vulnerable persons with empathy and professionalism, minimising distress at all times.
• Conduct colleague and contractor searches in line with agreed policy.
• Carry out thorough security checks across all assigned premises.
• Digitally report incidents and gather intelligence using company‑supplied phone and tablet.
• Produce clear, accurate incident reports in a timely manner.
• Operate Body Worn Cameras in line with company and safety policy.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders via all channels including radio.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for clients, colleagues, and the public at all times.

Essential Requirements

• Valid SIA Door Supervisor or Security Guarding Licence – applications without this cannot be considered.
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence – a company vehicle will be provided and based at a designated site.
• Minimum 1 year of front‑line security guarding experience, ideally in a retail or mobile environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident and calm under pressure with the ability to handle conflict professionally.
• Competent with digital devices – able to use a phone and tablet for daily reporting and planning.
• Smart, professional appearance and a proactive, can‑do attitude.

Desirable

• Additional SIA accreditations.
• Previous experience in an intelligence‑led or mobile security environment.
• Familiarity with body worn camera systems and digital incident reporting platforms.

What We Offer

• Perkbox – rewards, discounts, and peer recognition platform.
• Apprenticeship opportunities – fully supported career development.
• Employee of the Month scheme – £50 reward for standout performance.
• 110% Club – exclusive prizes and monetary rewards for outstanding performers.
• WageStream – access your earned wages before payday.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential support for health and wellbeing.
• Progression opportunities – a clear pathway to advance within ASEL.
• Ongoing training and professional development.

Equality & Diversity

ASEL is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We value the diverse skills, backgrounds, and experiences of our people and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can succeed. All applicants will be considered for employment and progression on the basis of their skills, aptitude, and ability.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your up‑to‑date CV. You must hold a valid SIA licence and a full UK manual driving licence to be considered. Applications without these will not be progressed. We look forward to hearing from you.