Security Officer - Average 24 hours per week

CIS Security is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Security Officer to join our team at a prestigious heritage and science site located in Edinburgh. This role calls for a professional ambassador who will represent CIS Security with integrity and pride, delivering high-quality guarding and exceptional customer service to both our clients and visitors. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment at one of the city's most iconic cultural and educational landmarks. Information: Position: Security Officer Location: Edinburgh (EH9) Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour Hours: Average 24 hours per week Shifts: Various Shifts Job Requirements: SIA Licence required Security and customer service experience is required Must be flexible and be able to work; days, nights, weekends and have the flexibility to change shifts due to operational needs Must have good command of English language Good levels of customer service, communication both written & verbal Flexible in the approach to daily duties and additional events when held on site. Maintains working knowledge of the locations & security & safety for assigned areas Flexible in the approach to daily duties First Aid qualification & a CCTV SIA Licence is a bonus Must have five years of checkable work history Job Responsibilities: Able to demonstrate and deliver high quality guarding and customer service to both our clients and service users. Able to work in a team as well as on your own and can be pro-active and think on your feet use initiative Be calm under pressure and confident in dealing with confrontational situations in a calm and professional manner Physically fit to complete patrols internally and externally and able to stand/walk during shift Confident in writing incident and shift reports The ability to be pro-active and think on your feet use initiative To always portray a friendly, professional and courteous demeanour, using open and appropriate body language. To ensure that all visitors and staff are dealt with efficiently, providing an exceptional customer service ensuring that their expectations are met, if not exceeded. The role includes you to conduct opening & closing procedures of a building, patrolling, reception duties, access control, answering incoming telephone calls, Conducting emergency procedures. You will be part of a team seeing this site through from refurbishment to business as usual and must be comfortable working on a construction site moving into an office environment. To have a smart appearance befitting the company Be confident you can undertake 100% of all specific duties Be able to provide all the documentation and vetting information requested Benefits: Health care plan (HSF) Perk Box (HSF) - discounts & offers from cinema tickets to days out Cycle to work scheme Tailed Site Uniform First class training allowing you to develop your skills A view for career development Long service & Employee Recognition awards CIS Security has been providing manned guarding services since 1972 and has developed into one of the most effective and reliable security companies in England. At CIS Security, we work as a team to deliver operational excellence and truly believe that the service we provide is unparalleled in the security industry. At CIS Security Ltd, we do not just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our community. CIS Security Ltd is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, quality, and business needs. Due to the volume of applications, if we have not contacted you within three weeks of initial contact then you have not been successful on this occasion.

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, GB

Posted Date: 11/13/2025