At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure safety and security at a high-profile financial institution in Edinburgh.
- Company: Join ICTS, a leader in security services with a focus on excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy health insurance, discounts, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with full training and career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a dedicated team making a real difference in security.
- Qualifications: Must have SIA license and strong customer service skills.
The predicted salary is between 26400 - 30400 £ per year.
ICTS are in the process of recruiting full time experienced security officers to operate on our contract with a high-profile financial institution in Edinburgh.
The position requires dedicated security professionals who are able to maintain high standards of performance, discipline and appearance.
Successful candidates will have a proactive approach to security and a will be able to fit into a team that performs to high standards.
An experienced Security Officer, with exceptional customer-focus, you will carry out a range of duties including:
- Managing access control for buildings and car-parks - for employees, visitors and contractors
- Patrolling the buildings, car parks and grounds to deter and detect problems
- Responding to customer requests and queries
- Checking and challenging ID passes with a professional and friendly approach
- Investigating alarm activations
- Front of House duties
- Identifying and reporting Health & Safety issues and carrying out first aid if necessary
- Maintaining records including incident reports using computer- and paper-based systems
This is a permanent role.
Hours of work may vary but shifts are normally 12 hours duration working a 4 on 4 off shift pattern including day and night shift (4 days, 4 rest, 4 nights, 4 rest).
However, as part of a small team you will need to be reliable and flexible to support your colleagues.
An SIA Door Supervision (DS) or Security Guarding (SG) license is essential, and to succeed in this role you will also need:
- Strong customer service skills and experience
- Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
- The ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
- Experience in a customer-facing role, ideally in security
- Good IT and administration skills
- Five years’ checkable history and references
- To pass a criminal records check (CRC) to the required standards
The following would also be useful, but are not essential
- A First Aid at Work qualification
- An SIA CCTV (PSS) Licence
Full training, uniform and health and safety equipment are provided, and you will also have access to:
- Health Insurance Scheme
- Discount shopping platform
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
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Security Officer - Corporate employer: ICTS Europe
ICTS is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment for Security Officers in the heart of Edinburgh. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we provide comprehensive training, health insurance, and a supportive team culture that values professionalism and customer service. Our commitment to employee growth and flexible shift patterns ensures that you can thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to the safety of a prestigious financial institution.
