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Security Officer

ABM UK · Glasgow, Scotland

Type
Full-time
Posted
6 days ago

Overview

Your patrol, conflict management and emergency response experience from policing maps directly to this security officer role.

About this role

SHIFT PATTERN: 4 on 4 off, 40 hours per week

PAY RATE: Competitive

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!

ABM UK is a nationally recognized leader in facilities management and cleaning services, committed to delivering high-quality and reliable solutions tailored to meet our clients' unique needs. We foster a supportive working environment where our employees are valued and development opportunities are encouraged.

Role Overview And Purpose

We are looking to appoint a proactive Security Officer with customer service at the forefront of all they do to maintain a safe and secure shopping environment for all our customers and team. SIA DS or SG Licence required.

Job Spec

  • Carry periodic duties as outlined in the site Assignment Instructions
  • Be present on the park to ensure a safe and secure environment is maintained
  • Conduct patrols covering all areas of the retail park and service areas
  • Take an active role in emergency situations including first aid and fire warden
  • Oversee external contractor management to ensure safe working practices

Requirements

Candidate requirements

  • Enjoy working part of a team as well as the ability to work independently to reach the shared goal
  • Good communication skills both written and verbal to assist with accurate report writing
  • Excellent time management
  • Smart, well-groomed and confident
  • Conflict Management aware
  • High level of customer care awareness
  • Familiar with patrolling and monitoring from both a loss prevention aspect and health & safety
  • SIA Door Supervisor/Security Guard licence

Benefits

We're proud to offer a great range of benefits including

  • 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

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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.

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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.

About security roles for ex-police

Security management, operations and consultancy roles. Years of operational policing — command, incident response, public order — translate directly into corporate security, and employers in this sector actively rate police experience.

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Why this fits a police background — match score 75/100

  • Protection & firearms
  • Security operations
  • Conflict management & de-escalation

What security roles pay ex-police

Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026

Security officer (SIA)£24,000–£29,000
Security supervisor / team leader£28,000–£34,000
Site / security manager£38,000–£52,000
Regional / operations security manager£50,000–£65,000
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