Job Overview
We are looking for a highly skilled SIA Licensed Security Officer in Edinburgh's university area to provide a secure and safe environment for all staff and visitors on site. This will be achieved through applying thorough access control procedures, carrying out site inductions, planned and ad‑hoc site patrols together with other duties as determined by the Assignment Instructions. In the event of an emergency you will follow prescribed escalation/communication procedures with Site Management, Corps colleagues and the emergency services.
You will work 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 0530‑0830 and 1700‑2000, daily. This is a daily split shift.
Responsibilities
- Maintain overall surveillance of the site, carrying out regular site patrols and recording these as per Corps and Customer requirements.
- Ensure all visitors and contractors to site are correctly briefed, sign in and out of the site.
- Record the entry and exit of delivery whilst on site, including processing of paperwork in line with site quality procedures.
- Carry out patrols to the correct standards.
- Set and unset primary and secondary alarm security systems for out of hours security provision if applicable.
- Comply with site waste management procedures.
- Complete documents as required including daily occurrence log, shift handover, incident/accident records and any site‑specific reports.
- Familiarise yourself with Assignment Instructions, Risk Assessments and other quality & safety documents; advise Corps Duty Manager and/or client personnel on any changes or recommendations to improve.
- Maintain your own training records via Corps Colleague Portal such that your skills remain up to date, especially with respect to first aid and fire marshal training in accordance with legislative guidelines.
- Continuously apply your SIA skills, maintaining a high level of professionalism. Your SIA licence must always be displayed.
- Perform ad‑hoc duties as directed.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Excellent communication skills and strong customer focus.
- A valid SIA Front‑Line Licence – essential.
- A valid SIA CCTV Licence – desirable.
- Confidence and ability to establish and maintain good and effective working relationships at all levels.
- Ability to work to deadlines, multitask and work under pressure.
- Excellent IT Skills including Microsoft Software Packages (e.g. Excel).
- Ability to achieve vetting to BS7858 Standards.
Benefits
- Company sick pay scheme.
- Paid SIA licence renewals.
- Enhanced Family Leave Pay.
- Cycling to Work Scheme.
- High staff discounts and rewards scheme.
- Access to Digital GP.
- Excellent pension scheme.
- Death in Service - £5,000.
- Recruitment bonus scheme.
- New business lead scheme.
- Employee assistance programme.
EEO Statement
Diversity is important to Corps Security; we believe that each individual has unique talents to contribute to the business. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment in which individuals are valued. Corps Security adheres to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families as set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the position.
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