Security Officer - #1656964
OCS
Date: 1 day ago
City: Edinburgh
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day

About The Company
OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.
Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.
About The Role
Shift Pattern: Varied shift rota. 3 days on, 4 nights on and then 3 off. Followed by 4 days on, 3 nights on and then 4 days off.
As a Security Officer, you will be the first line of support for employees and visitors to the site, providing a professional and friendly service. You will be responsible for monitoring fire, security, and building systems, ensuring that all assigned tasks are completed in a professional and timely manner, and in compliance with relevant legislation
As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available.
We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.
Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.
About The Role
Shift Pattern: Varied shift rota. 3 days on, 4 nights on and then 3 off. Followed by 4 days on, 3 nights on and then 4 days off.
As a Security Officer, you will be the first line of support for employees and visitors to the site, providing a professional and friendly service. You will be responsible for monitoring fire, security, and building systems, ensuring that all assigned tasks are completed in a professional and timely manner, and in compliance with relevant legislation
As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Act as a first line support to employees and visitors to the site, providing a professional and friendly service
- Monitor fire, security, and building systems
- Ensure that assigned tasks are completed in a professional and timely manner, meeting relevant legislation
- Conduct regular patrols to ensure the security of the premises
- Respond promptly to any security incidents or emergencies
- Maintain accurate records of incidents and activities
- Collaborate with other security personnel to ensure comprehensive coverage
- You must have the right to work in the UK
- Experience of working within the Security Industry is an advantage
- SIA licence is essential
- Ability to work on own initiative
- A professional demeanour with sound judgement and integrity
- Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
- Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic
If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available.
We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
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