Security Supervisor - Mobile Officer

Supervisor Mobile Officer

Vigilant Security is currently recruiting a Security Supervisor - Mobile Officer located in Edinburgh. The officer will be responsible for servicing a number of sites in Edinburgh. This job requires you to drive a client vehicle when required.

Location: Edinburgh

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: 4 on 4 off

Pay Rate: £16.60ph (£17.20 from 1st April 2026)

SIA Licence and Driving License is required. The officer will be responsible for maintaining the day-to-day security requirements at various prestigious sites, maintaining a good corporate image and high standards of professionalism.

• Mobile Patrols, Lock ups and unlocks
• To undertake response to alarm activations on request from the communications centre.
• Undertake site visit inspections in accordance with management instructions.
• Proficient use of relevant communications equipment.
• Ensuring all H&S policies are adhered to.
• Assist staff and visitors to the sites.
• Ensuring that no unauthorised persons are permitted in prohibited areas.
• Maintaining an accurate record of any incidents that occur.
• In addition to these functions employees are required to undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required.

• Ensure the company vehicle is road worthy at all times (Daily Vehicle Checks).
• Respond to all alarm activations in a timely manner.
• Accurately report all findings from alarm activations.
• Maintaining an accurate record of any incidents that occur using the appropriate reporting procedure.
• Unlock / lock up client's premises in line with the Assignment Instructions and client's procedures.
• Ensure all relevant information is passed over on handover.
• Complete schedules to record site visits.
• Complete all required key registers and seal logs.
• Inform line managers of any changes to details/job specifics/issues at site.

• Current SIA license.
• Full Clean driving licence (held for a minimum of 5 years)
• Experience with Mobile and key Holding duties preferred but not essential as full training will be provided
• Smart and confident.
• Reliable and self-motivated.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good I.T Skills, use of Samsung Tablet
• Customer/client awareness.

Vigilant Security provides a wide range of security services including manned guarding, mobile patrols, and keyholding. With 1,300 employees across the UK and an annual turnover approaching £44 million, we continue to grow while maintaining the high standards embedded in our company DNA. We pride ourselves on delivering seamless service to our clients and investing in our people. We are Investors in People Gold accredited and believe staff welfare, support, and development are fundamental to our success.

From day one, we ensure our teams receive the training and support needed to perform confidently and professionally.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.