24/7 Security Control Room Operator

Aberdeen Corporate Services Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

16% employer pension contribution

Discretionary performance-based bonus

Private healthcare

Gym discounts

Season ticket loans

Employee discount portal

Job summary

Aberdeen Corporate Services Limited is seeking a Security Control Room Operator to monitor CCTV, access control, alarm monitoring and building management within a 24/7 operation.

You will work 12‑hour shifts on a four‑days‑on, four‑days‑off rotation covering weekdays, weekends and holidays, with strong on‑the‑job learning and clear progression opportunities for those who want to build a career in corporate security operations.

Qualifications

• Good PC skills and confidence using Microsoft systems.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and make decisions across multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including written reporting.
• Experience in and knowledge of Incident Management process, Command and Control.
• Corporate security, police or military background desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support and direct Security Officer personnel, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.
• Maintain competence in technical security, building management and global travel tracking systems across monitored sites.
• Support briefing and debriefing at each shift.
• Adhere to operational processes and ensure daily tasks are completed and recorded.
• Prepare and present operational management and incident reports.

Skills

Security operations

Access control

CCTV

Alarm monitoring

Incident management

Microsoft systems

Tools

Microsoft systems

Job description

Aberdeen Corporate Services Limited is seeking a Security Control Room Operator to monitor CCTV, access control, alarm monitoring and building management within a 24/7 operation.

You will work 12‑hour shifts on a four‑days‑on, four‑days‑off rotation covering weekdays, weekends and holidays, with strong on‑the‑job learning and clear progression opportunities for those who want to build a career in corporate security operations.