Cruise Season Security Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Profile Security Services Ltd. have an exciting opportunity for professional security officers based in Kirkwall and Stromness.
If you already have extensive security experience, excellent customer service skills and wish to work as part of a professional security team, then we would be very interested to hear from you.
The successful candidates must be flexible to work a varied shift pattern including days, nights and weekends. Candidates must be willing to work outdoors for long periods of times but suitable PPE will be provided.
Applicants must have a valid SIA Licence. In return you will receive an attractive hourly rate and a recognised maritime training course.
Applicant without a SIA will receive training and assistance to fund the SIA costs.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 50 per week
Salary: £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- security: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- SIA (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Orkney2023
Expected start date: 01/04/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Security & Protective
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Cruise Season Security Officer roles across Profile Security's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Security & Protective.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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