Female Security Officer

We’re Hiring:
Career Changer - Female Security Officer

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Location:

Edinburgh, UK
💰 Pay: £12.60 per hour + Performance linked annual bonus
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Hours:

12hrs shift - 42 hrs week average - (4 on 4 off) Day shift only
🎓 From day one, you’ll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, Mentorship, and a whole load of benefits from big brand discounts to give back schemes!

See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.

Perks of the role:

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  Free on-site parking — no need to worry about finding a space that’s covered by us.
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  Fully funded First Aid course — develop valuable, transferable skills.
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  Funded Aviation Security qualifications — gain recognised training to support your career progression from day 1.
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  SIA Licence – If you already hold a valid SIA licence, that is great. But don’t worry if not because we will take you through the training to achieve this.

Thinking about a new direction? You don’t need security experience — just the right attitude and people skills.

If you’ve worked in retail, reception, healthcare, hospitality, customer service
, or any role where you support people…
you already have the core skills to thrive in security.
And we’ll help you build the rest.

This is your chance to step into a career where your calmness, empathy, communication, and problem‑solving can genuinely make a difference.

We are seeking a Female Security Officer to join our amazing team in Edinburgh. This is the perfect career changer, to delve into a role where potential is actually seen, your voice is valued and your contribution makes a difference every day. In the role of Female Security Officer you don’t need security experience to shine here. We’re looking for females ready for a fresh start—

If you’ve worked as a Retail Assistant
, Receptionist
, Healthcare Assistant
, Waitress (just to name a few), or in any customer‑facing role, you already have the foundations for a rewarding career in security. We’ll help you build the rest.

As our new Female Security Officer undergoing comprehensive training, you will bring transferable skills from your previous roles or experience and pull them through to the Security industry. We see the need for flexibility when you need it, and opportunities for personal development – Our people are really our most powerful asset and make our business thrive.

For genuine occupational requirement reasons, we are looking to appoint a Female only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule
9)

What you’ll be doing:

You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:

• Active Patrols: Regularly patrol designated areas your vigilance will ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone.
• Thorough Searches: Conduct detailed searches, following our comprehensive company policies and procedures. Your meticulous attention to detail will help keep our restricted areas safe.
• Detailed Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate records and complete necessary paperwork related to security incidents and observations.
• Effective Communication: Collaborate with colleagues, supervisors and various external authorities to report incidents and coordinate responses to security issues.
• Exceptional Customer Service: Provide outstanding customer service to employees, visitors, and guests with professionalism and courtesy.

Note – The responsibilities listed here aren’t the full picture—but they give you a good sense of the role. If you meet the minimum requirements and believe you’ve got what it takes to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

Research shows many females hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement — even though being interested and willing to learn often matters more. So if this role excites you,
please apply — even if you don’t tick every box.

This is a genuine career‑changer opportunity, and we’ll support you every step of the way.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for someone who sees a different world—someone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, you’ll have:

• If you already hold a valid SIA licence, that is great. But don’t worry if not because we will take you…