About this role
*MAN Commercial Protection*are looking for an experienced Corporate Security Officer located in Edinburgh,
Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off nights
Shift timings: 18:00-07:00
Pay rate: £13.45ph
Main Responsibilities
- Reception Duties.
- Greet visitors and ensure relevant security procedures are carried out.
- Write accurate incident reports in a timely manner and provide a visible high profile security presence.
- Knowledge of security systems including life safety systems.
- Check alarms and log information.
- Respond to and deal with all site incidents and emergencies.
- Patrolling of premises.
- Access and Egress control.
The ideal candidate must have
- You MUST hold a valid SIA DS or SG
- You must have a checkable 5 Year work history
- Be reliable with flexibility being key
- Have excellent communication and customer service skills
- Be able to work as part of a team
Benefits
- Full uniform supplied
- Access to in-house training (SIA and First Aid)
- Free International Professional Security Association (IPSA) membership
- Access to 24-hour counselling helpline through IPSA
- Access to 24-hour legal helpline through IPSA
- Double pay on Bank Holidays
If this sounds like the ideal role for you, please apply with your CV. We look forward to hearing from you!
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About security roles for ex-police
Security management, operations and consultancy roles. Years of operational policing — command, incident response, public order — translate directly into corporate security, and employers in this sector actively rate police experience.
See all security jobs in Edinburgh →Why this fits a police background — match score 85/100
- Operational policing route
What security roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Security officer (SIA) | £24,000–£29,000 |
| Security supervisor / team leader | £28,000–£34,000 |
| Site / security manager | £38,000–£52,000 |
| Regional / operations security manager | £50,000–£65,000 |