Relief Security Officer


Company:	ISS Facilities Services
Salary:	from £12.71 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Livingston
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Sept 2026
Closing date:	1 Oct 2026

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Summary

Contract: Operations Performance

Location: Livingston, EH54 8AF (and various sites around Edinburgh)

Hours of work: 36

Working Pattern: Monday - Sunday, covering day and night shifts, including weekends and public holidays

Contract Type: Permanent

Hourly Rate: £12.71

Are you a vigilant, adaptable security professional who thrives in a varied working environment?

We are looking for dependable and flexible individuals to join our national security relief pool.

As a SOC Relief Officer, you will provide security cover at client sites, sometimes at short notice, helping to safeguard employees, visitors and assets.

As this is a relief position, assignments may vary by location, shift pattern and notice period. You will need to adapt confidently to different client environments while following site instructions and maintaining ISS standards.

The Role

Maintain physical security at client premises.

Conduct regular patrols.

Respond promptly to alarms and incidents.

Enforce access control and verify individual identities.

Provide excellent customer service to visitors.

Keep accurate records of security-related activities.

Collaborate with law enforcement and emergency services when necessary.

Uphold high professional standards.

About You

Requirements:

Valid frontline SIA license (CCTV Desirable).

Own vehicle.

Successful completion of BS7858 security screening, including verification of your employment, unemployment and education history for the previous five years.

Experience:

Proven security experience.

Strong observational and communication skills.

Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Excellent customer service skills.

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger, #aplacetobeyou,

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ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.

If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team.

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