Security Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Security Officer
The University of Aberdeen is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Security Officer within Estates and Facilities to assist in the delivery of a 24/7/365 security service across University premises.
School/Section Estates & Facilities Staff Category Manual Position Type Full Time Duration of Post Substantive Grade Grade 3 Salary From £22,197 Salary to £24,715 Location Aberdeen Ref No EST337M Documents- Further Particulars.pdf
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As a Security Officer you will be required to work a core 24/7 shift pattern, consisting of mainly late and nightshifts when rostered to work between Monday - Friday, and 12 hours day and nightshifts on Saturday and Sunday, although flexibility is required.
The ability to work successfully as part of a team and excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills are essential to the role.
Our team carry out a wide range of duties including foot patrols across the University estate at both Kings and Foresterhill Campuses, securing buildings, CCTV and alarm monitoring, responding to a range of alerts and alarms and providing institutional first response to incidents and emergencies.
We are keen to hear from you if you are enthusiastic and motivated to be part of a team committed to providing excellent customer service to a diverse group of people. To be successful in the role, you will have experience of working with the public, and be required to deal with sensitive situations, remain calm under pressure, and possess the ability to appraise situations quickly and effectively.
You should be educated to standard grade level or equivalent and must have a good standard of literacy to provide clear incident reports and complete relevant management documentation.
The successful candidate will be provided with a uniform, protective clothing and on site training and mentoring.
Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 3 scale (£22,197 - £24,715 per annum), with placement according to qualifications and experience.
Informal email enquiries can be sent to Scott Duncan, Deputy Security Operations Manager (e-mail: scott.duncan@abdn.ac.uk)
This post does not meet the minimum requirements as issued by UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) to qualify for an employer-sponsored visa. We are therefore unable to consider applications from candidates for this post who require sponsorship to work in the UK.
- Previous applicants need not apply.
Job Reference Number: EST337M
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 16 April 2023
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Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,197 - £22,197 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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