ABM UK
Security Officer
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JOB TITLE: Security Officer
LOCATION: Fort Kinnaird, Edinburgh EH15 3RD
PAY RATE: £13.45 per hour
JOB TYPES: 4 on 4 off, 22.5 hours per week
If you require any additional support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact our Recruitment Department at recruitment@abm.com. We're here to help!
ROLE OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE
As a Security Officer at ABM UK, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of our clients' premises and personnel. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle complex situations with professionalism. You will be part of a dynamic team that is focused on providing exceptional service and maintaining our reputation as a trusted partner in facility management.
Responsibilities
- Patrol designated areas of the premises and ensure the security and safety of employees, visitors, and property
- Monitor surveillance systems and report any suspicious activities or incidents
- Respond to alarms and emergencies in a timely manner and escalate as necessary
- Conduct regular inspections to identify and address potential security risks
- Enforce access control policies and procedures to maintain the integrity of the premises
- Assist with the implementation and maintenance of security protocols and procedures
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and deliver security awareness training programs
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Requirements
- Proven experience as a Security Officer or similar role
- Excellent knowledge of security protocols and procedures
- Strong observational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to remain calm and react quickly in high-pressure situations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays
Benefits
- 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home
- Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling
- Get Fit Programme
- Financial and legal support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find:
- Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers
- Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work
- Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis
For more information about ABM’s benefits, visit our benefits page.
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About ABM
ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.
ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.
For more information, visit ABM's website.
ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.
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