Job Description

We’re Hiring: Security Officer (SC Clearance) Next Day Interviews!

📍 Location: Edinburgh, UK
💰 Pay: £13.61 per hour OR £29,724.24 per year!
📅 Hours:42 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern: 4 days on / 4 days off, followed by 4 nights on / 4 nights off.

⚠️ Before You Apply - This site requires SC (Security Clearance) To be eligible for the clearance, you must ⚠️:

• Be a British National
• Hold a valid British passport
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the past 5 years

Please only apply if you meet these requirements, as they are mandatory for this role.

Ready to see a different world of work?

Then you're ready to join the Securitas Team.

Whether you're an experienced Security Officer or looking to begin a career in the security industry, this opportunity offers a streamlined recruitment experience designed to minimise unnecessary delays and provide timely communication throughout the hiring process.

At Securitas, we understand how frustrating recruitment processes can be. Applications that go unanswered, interviews scheduled weeks away, and lengthy periods without feedback can leave candidates feeling overlooked. We believe your application deserves a prompt and professional response.

That's why we're piloting a Next Day Interview Programme for Security Professionals and aspiring Security Officers who are looking to build a meaningful and rewarding career with us at pace!

Our Recruitment Process We aim to move suitable candidates through our recruitment process as quickly as possible.

1. Applications are typically reviewed within 1 business day.
2. Suitable candidates may be offered a next-business-day interview, subject to availability and meeting essential criteria of the role.
3. Successful candidates will receive a hiring decision as soon as possible following interview.
4. Offers, onboarding and screening will be progressed promptly, subject to checks and clearance requirements.

Our Aim :

• Application review within 1 business day
• Interview opportunities from the next business day, where available
• Prompt hiring decisions
• Onboarding and screening commencement within approximately 7 business days Please note: Timescales are indicative and may vary depending on application volumes, interview availability, screening requirements and operational needs.

What will you be doing in this role?

• Conducting security patrols
• Providing exceptional customer service
• Responding to incidents and emergencies
• Carrying out searches and access control duties
• Maintaining accurate records and reports
• Working closely with colleagues to maintain a safe and secure environment

Qualifications

What you'll need for the role...

• Due to site and role requirements, candidates must be eligible to obtain (SC) Security Clearance. This requires applicants to hold British nationality, possess a valid British passport, and have lived continuously in the UK for the past five years.
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends.
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history.
• Valid SIA Licence or willing to undergo training for this qualification (all funded by us)

Additional Information

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK! You're one step closer to joining a global team of 336,000+ colleagues who help make the world a safer place each and every day.

Here, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, which help guide how we operate and how our people experience work, each and every day! We have a promise too:

• 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

So what you can expect

Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully. We know applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help. No matter the outcomes, you will always receive communication from us.

See an inclusive world

Inclusion isn’t a tick-box for us – it’s how we work. We know our strength comes from different perspectives, in every role and every team. We’re proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident employer. If you tell us you have a disability when you apply, and you meet the minimum requirements for the role, our Talent Team will guarantee you an interview.

Through our Employee Networks, the Race at Work Charter, the Armed Forces Covenant and more, our people drive real change. We celebrate diversity all year round with moments like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month – because seeing an inclusive world starts with how we show up every day.

See a rewarding world

We understand the importance of reward and recognition when it comes to our peoples work. From day one you're able to:

• Save More: Exclusive employee big brand discounts through STRIVE, Cycle to Work savings, Specsavers offers and free mortgage advice.
• Look After Your Health: Healthcare cash plans, dental cover plans, 24/7 GP access, mental wellbeing support and online dental advice.
• Plan for Your Future: Pension scheme, Payroll ISA and financial wellbeing resources to help you achieve your goals.
• Peace of Mind: Life assurance and support for you and your family when it matters most.

Take the next step your career journey

Join a team that values you start your career with Securitas UK today.

Click ‘I’m Interested’ to see a different world.