Security Officer – Fixed Term Contract
Security
- Vacancy type: Temporary
- Closing date: 19/01/2026
- Salary: £24,766, increasing to £27,449 after 6 months
About the role
We are looking for Aviation Security Officers to join the team at Edinburgh Airport on a 37-hour per week fully-flexible fixed-term contract. The end date for the contract is 31/10/26. Please note, there is no guarantee of a permanent role at the end of the fixed term contract.
We expect to receive a strong response to this advert so we would recommend submitting your application as soon as possible as there are only a limited number of spaces available to attend interviews for this role and when they are filled, the advert will be closed.
Our Security team is dedicated and highly trained and we support thousands of people coming through the airport every day. The team is responsible for keeping all of our passengers and staff safe in the terminal and for their onward journeys. Taking on one of the most vital roles in the airport, you will make sure that all passengers have a safe and enjoyable experience. You might be the first or only person our passengers meet on their journey through the airport, and we want to provide excellent customer service at every stage. Before you apply, make sure you’ve visited our FAQs page for application tips and our Security page to meet some of the team.
You can find out more about the team here
About the Recruitment Process
The Security recruitment process involves 2 stages; firstly you will complete a telephone interview to discuss your experience and understanding of the role, and if successful at the telephone interview, you may be invited to an assessment centre. The dates for our assessment centres for this course are:
- Tuesday 20th January
- Thursday 22nd January
Our assessment centres consist of 3 elements; a group task, a computer based test, and an interview. If you are successful, you will be made a conditional offer subject to pre-employment checks and passing the training course.
Please note all roles within Security begin with a 3 week full time training course, Monday – Friday. This advert is to recruit for a training course that will begin on 23rd February 2026. Please only apply if you are able to attend this course. Please note there are no holidays permitted during the training period.
You can find out more about the recruitment process for Security, interview hints and tips, and about the team
What you’ll be doing
- Screening all people and vehicles passing through restricted areas using archway detectors and manual body searching when necessary.
- Operating x-ray equipment to screen luggage and other items.
- Manually searching luggage for prohibited items.
- Checking identification or travel documents for all passengers, staff and airport users.
- Patrolling the terminal and outside areas to ensure that the airport is secure.
Find out what a day in the life of a Security Officer looks like here, or read a blog written by one of our Team Managers here.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for people from all backgrounds/experiences – so if you have excellent customer service skills, good communication and are a great team player then we want to hear from you!
As we provide full training for all Security roles, no previous experience working in a Security environment is required, but experience in working in a front-line customer service type role is desirable.
You must:
- Be able to obtain a Counter Terrorist Check, so you must have been living in the UK for the last 3 consecutive years. Be able to learn and follow set procedures.
- Be over 18 years of age.
- Be able to be cleared in accordance with CAA regulations (includes providing a satisfactory five-year reference history and EAL being able to undertake a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Counter Terrorist Check on your behalf).
- Please be aware that this role involves a lot of physical work, manual handling as well as being on your feet for long periods of time.
If your experience looks slightly different to what we’ve listed here, we encourage you to still apply. You could add something we didn’t know we needed.
About working shifts
This is a flexible 37-hour contract, and if required, shifts can be extended up to 43 hours per week within the terms of the contract. These additional hours will be compensated at overtime rate. Your basic starting salary will be £24,766, increasing to £27,449 after 6 months. Once you finish training, you will also receive a shift allowance of approximately £673 per month for a fully-flexible contract.
Shift times will vary, with early starts, late evening finishes, and potentially some night shifts. Shifts may begin as early as 3:00 AM or end as late as 2:00 AM. Please note that as a 24/7 operation, you will be scheduled to work weekends and bank/public holidays. Shift lengths will range from 6 to 10 hours, with a core working week of 37 hours, though you may be rostered up to 43 hours per week as needed. This will be over a maximum of 5 working shifts within a 7 day period, with a minimum of 2 days off during this period. Additionally, you will have at least two weekends off as rest days within an 8-week period.
- Pension scheme- employer contributions can be up to 7%
- 237 hours holiday, based on full time roles, increasing with service
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Supporting your health and wellbeing- access to our Employee Assistance Programme and occupational health services
- Free car parking on site and when you go on holiday
- We offer a range of other benefits, find out more here
Why EDI?
We are Edinburgh Airport, where Scotland meets the world. The success of the airport comes down to our people, and you can help us deliver even more big days for our passengers and colleagues. The development of your career is important to us, and we’ll support and encourage this every step of the way. We offer in-house and external training, both role specific and based on your objectives.
As a business we’re driven by our values – they’re at the core of our culture and everything we do. We will ask questions based on our values during your interview, as we’re looking for people who will demonstrate these values day-in, day-out. So if this sounds like you, apply now and get ready for your career to take off.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to ensuring applicants with a disability can participate fully in our recruitment process. Please let us know in your application form if you require any adjustments, such as parking arrangements or alternative methods of communication.
We work with Inclusive Employers, who are a leading organisation for employers committed to prioritising inclusion. We are supported by them through leadership workshops, a variety of resources and webinars, demonstrating our commitment to an inclusive workplace and ensuring all our employees feel valued. This partnership is part of our wider Diversity and Inclusion strategy, and you can find out more here.
We give colleagues the opportunity to engage with different people and projects, within our business and beyond. You can get involved in a variety of different employee groups, including Diversity, STEM, Wellbeing, or create your own community – it’s important to us that you can share your interests and be yourself at work.