Mobile Patrol Officer in Edinburgh

Location: Edinburgh, UK

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Hours: Part Time - 24 hours per week

From day one, you’ll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, Mentorship, and a whole load of benefits from big brand discounts to give back schemes!

As a Mobile Patrol Officer at Securitas, you’ll do more than protect what’s important—you’ll empower people to thrive. Your presence will make others feel safe, welcome, and supported. Whether you’re patrolling key areas, managing gatehouse duties, or being the friendly face clients rely on, as a Mobile Patrol Officer you’ll be an essential part of something bigger. Every shift is a new chance to learn, grow, and make a difference.

This isn’t just another job. It’s your opportunity to step into a role as a Mobile Patrol Officer where your potential is recognized, your contribution is valued, and your progress is supported every step of the way.

You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:

• Keeping vigilant, reporting incidents, and preventing disruption.
• Deliver a range of mobile security services including locks, unlocks, internal and external patrols, alarm responses, vacant property inspections and escort services.
• Complete vehicle handovers and checks at the beginning and end of each shift, ensuring the security of the company vehicle and equipment.
• Follow proper escalation processes for incidents, break-ins, health and safety issues and road traffic accidents.
• Escalate incidents, risks, breakdowns and RTAs to the Team Leader, reporting RTAs in line with company policy.
• Maintain a professional, polite and helpful attitude towards clients, staff and Securitas colleagues at all times.

Please note - The responsibilities listed here aren’t the full picture—but they give you a good sense of the role. If you meet the minimum requirements and believe you’ve got what it takes to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

What we’re looking for:

• A valid SIA licence & Full UK manual driving licence.
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends.
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history.
• Confident, articulate, strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

We have a promise to our people, a ‘People Promise’ where opportunity, people and purpose play a vital role in our day to day!

• Opportunity: We see potential in every person and situation.
• People: We open our eyes to all that’s good.
• Purpose: We make your world a safer place.

We believe in your future, not just your past. At Securitas, you’ll find a career built on trust, respect, and progress.

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK! Join our global team of 336,000+ colleagues and help make the world a safer place. At Securitas, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, and our People Promise:

• Opportunity – We see potential in every person and situation
• People – We open our eyes to all that’s good
• Purpose – We make your world a safer place

Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help.

We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (we will always try our hardest to guarantee interviews for eligible candidates, should you meet the roles minimum requirements, having disclosed a disability to our Talent Team upon application). We support equality through Employee Networks - Our real change makers of the business, the Race at Work Charter, and the Armed Forces Covenant. We also celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month.

Securitas Perks gives you access to a great range of discounts on a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending to suit your shopping habits.

• Dental Plans - A range of plans providing support, providing cash back towards everyday dental costs, such as dental examinations, X-rays, and treatment.
• HSF Health Plan - Range of healthcare cash plans at highly discounted rates, providing families with peace of mind by getting cash back on everyday medical costs, such as dental check-ups, contact lenses and acupuncture, and by covering unexpected costs.
• Cycle to Work - A super cost-effective way of getting a brand new bike, cycling equipment or both. Save up to 42% of the usual cost and spread the cost over several months from your salary.
• Specsavers - Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.
• WeCare - A 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
• Toothfairy - Online access to advice and guidance, from real UK Dentists.
• Pension Plan - Plan for your financial future by building up a benefit in the Securitas Pension Plan, with the benefit of employer contribution plus tax relief on your contributions.