Security Officer, Estates & Facilities

The University of Aberdeen is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Security Officer within the Estates and Facilities Directorate to assist in the delivery of a 24/7 security service across the University buildings and Campuses.As a Security Officer you'll be required to work a core 24/7 shift pattern consisting of 7 - 9 hour late and night shifts Monday - Friday and 12 hour day and night shifts at weekends, although flexibility around working hours is required. The ability to work successfully as part of a team and possess excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills are essential to the role.

Our team carry out a wide range of duties including foot patrols, CCTV and alarm monitoring, responding to a range of alerts and alarms and providing effective response to incidents and emergencies. We're keen to hear from you if you're enthusiastic and motivated to be part of a team committed to providing excellent customer service to a diverse community. To be successful in the role you'll be required to deal with challenging and sensitive situations, remain calm under pressure and possess the ability to assess situations quickly and effectively.

Candidates should be educated to a standard grade or equivalent and must have a good standard of literacy to complete clear incident reports and be competent in the use of basic computer systems.

Successful candidates will be provided with a uniform, protective clothing and on site training and mentoring.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 4 scale, £26,942 - £30,805 per annum, and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal email enquiries can be sent to Keith Campbell, Facilities Manager (Security, Portering & Mail Services) at .

Previous Applicants Need Not Apply

In accordance with the UKVI immigration rules, it is with regret that this role DOES NOT MEET THE SALARY REQUIREMENTS for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. For this role, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and obtain the right to work in the UK. Information on other visa options is available at .

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 14 November 2025

Estates and Facilities embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

If you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team ( ) to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.