Security Officer

Sodexo

  • Edinburgh
  • £14.70 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
JoinSodexo as a Security Officer in Edinburgh and play a vital role in ensuring the safety and protection of staff, visitors, and assets at a busy retail, bar, and events site. This is a high-profile position where professionalism, flexibility, and attention to detail are essential. You'll work closely with the Security Manager, covering a variety of shifts including nights and late events, while maintaining the highest corporate standards. Your main responsibilities will include safeguarding people, preventing damage to property, and protecting client products, all in line with agreed assignment instructions, operating procedures, and compliance requirements.Key Responsibilities:
  • Access Control & Intruder Prevention: Monitor and control site access, issue ID cards, operate CCTV, perform searches, and prevent unauthorised entry.
  • Safety & Emergency Response: Ensure the safety of staff and visitors, respond to alarms, emergencies, fire incidents, and provide first aid when required.
  • Property & Asset Protection: Protect property from damage, prevent theft, monitor product tagging systems, and secure events and high-risk areas.
  • Customer Service & Professionalism: Greet and assist visitors professionally, manage complaints calmly, maintain excellent grooming and punctuality, and deliver world-class service.
  • Reporting & Compliance: Maintain accurate records, compile incident reports and witness statements, ensure GDPR compliance, and support internal/external audits.
  • Teamwork & Operational Support: Work closely with the Security Manager and site team, assist with inductions, contractor management, deliveries, and follow SOPs and risk assessments.
What We're Looking For:
  • Licences & Certification: Hold a valid DS SIA licence, CCTV SIA licence (or willing to train), and EFAW/FAW first aid certificate.
  • Experience & Knowledge: Previous security experience in high-end retail or events venues with strong knowledge of security techniques.
  • Emergency Response: Able to respond swiftly to emergencies and remain calm under pressure.
  • Communication & Reporting: Good written and spoken English, with ability to produce detailed incident reports.
  • Customer Service & Awareness: Excellent customer service skills and situational awareness.
  • Professionalism & Stamina: Smart appearance, flexible to work days, nights, weekends, and able to stand for long hours.
What we offer:Working with Sodexo is more thana job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in acompany and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have animpact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your ownway. In addition, we offer:
  • Mental health & wellbeing support
  • Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
  • 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
  • Discounts for you & family
  • Financial tools & retirement plan
  • Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day
Join a dynamic security team where dedication meetsopportunity. Apply now and elevate your career in protecting people andproperty.Salary £ 14.70 per hour
Frequency Hourly
Job Reference SDX/TP/1022707/146991
Contract Type Permanent - Full Time
Closing Date 05 September, 2025
Job Category Security
Business Unit UK Corporate Services - Frontline
Location Edinburgh, United Kingdom
No. of positions 1
Posted on 22 August, 2025

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