Security Officer

Securitas UK; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider in Aberdeen City is looking for dedicated personnel to ensure the safety of people, property, and information. Responsibilities include conducting safety patrols, assisting visitors, and supporting emergency protocols. Candidates should have a valid SIA licence, flexibility for night/weekend shifts, and strong communication skills in English. Join us to be a part of a trusted team committed to making the world a safer place.

Benefits

Access to discounts on various retailers

Range of dental plans

Healthcare cash plans

Cycle to Work scheme

Mental health support services

Pension plan with employer contributions

Free mortgage advice

Life assurance coverage

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work nights and weekends.
• The right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable history.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and assisting staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Conducting regular safety and security patrols.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and procedures.
• Supporting emergency protocols, including evacuations and searches.
• Maintaining records of all activity and handovers.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Strong communication skills in English

Education

Valid SIA licence

Full UK drivers licence

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities

You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes :

• Welcoming and assisting staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Conducting regular safety and security patrols.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and procedures.
• Supporting emergency protocols, including evacuations and searches.
• Keeping vigilant, reporting incidents, and preventing disruption.
• Accurately maintaining records of all activity and handovers.

Please note - The responsibilities listed here aren’t the full picture—but they give you a good sense of the role. If you meet the minimum requirements and believe you’ve got what it takes to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for :

We’re looking for someone who sees a different world—someone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, you’ll have :

• A valid SIA licence.
• Flexibility to work nights, and weekends.
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history.
• Full UK drivers licence and own car.
• Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken.

Why Join Securitas?

We have a promise to our people, a ‘People Promise’ where opportunity, people and purpose play a vital role in our day to day!

Opportunity : We see potential in every person and situation.

People : We open our eyes to all that’s good.

Purpose : We make your world a safer place.

We believe in your future, not just your past. At Securitas, you’ll find a career built on trust, respect, and progress.

Additional Information

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK!

Join our global team of 336,000+ colleagues and help make the world a safer place.

At Securitas, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness , and our People Promise :

• Opportunity – We see potential in every person and situation
• People – We open our eyes to all that’s good
• Purpose – We make your world a safer place

What You Can Expect

Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help.

Diversity & Inclusion – Be Yourself

We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (guaranteeing interviews for eligible candidates) and recognition as an inclusive employer. We support equality through Employee Networks , the Race at Work Charter , and the Armed Forces Covenant . We also celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month .

Your Benefits

• STRIVE – Securitas Perks gives you access to a great range of discounts on a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending to suit your shopping habits.
• Dental Plans - A range of plans providing support, providing cash back towards everyday dental costs, such as dental examinations, X-rays, and treatment
• HSF Health Plan - Range of healthcare cash plans at highly discounted rates, providing families with peace of mind by getting cash back on everyday medical costs, such as dental check-ups, contact lenses and acupuncture, and by covering unexpected costs.
• Cycle to Work – A super cost-effective way of getting a brand new bike, cycling equipment or both. Save up to 42% of the usual cost and spread the cost over several months from your salary.
• Specsavers – Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.
• WeCare – A 24 / 7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
• Toothfairy – Online access to advice and guidance, from real UK Dentists.
• Pension Plan – Plan for your financial future by building up a benefit in the Securitas Pension Plan, with the benefit of employer contribution plus tax relief on your contributions.
• Payroll ISA – An ISA savings account is a great way to meet your longer term personal financial goals.
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub
• Death in Service Benefit - Permanent employees are automatically covered for Life Assurance, which would provide a lump sum benefit to your beneficiaries in the unfortunate event of death in service whilst employed by Securitas

Take the Next Step

Join a team that values you. Click ‘I’m Interested’ and start your career with Securitas UK today.

See a different world.