Security Officer

Securitas UK; Glenrothes; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services company in Glenrothes is seeking a Security Officer. This role involves patrolling the site, engaging with staff and visitors, and ensuring safety procedures are followed. Applicants should be physically fit, hold a valid SIA licence, and be flexible with hours. The position offers various benefits, including healthcare plans and a pension scheme. Join us in making your world a safer place while developing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

STRIVE discounts on retailers

Dental Plans

Healthcare cash plans

Cycle to Work scheme

Specsavers discounts

24/7 online GP

Pension Plan

Free Mortgage Advice

Death in Service Benefit

Qualifications

• Ability to patrol the site and ensure safety.
• Flexibility to work day, night, and weekend shifts.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Conduct regular safety and security patrols.
• Ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Strong communication skills in English

Physical fitness

Flexibility for shifts

Education

Valid SIA licence

UK residency for the past 5 years

Job description

Overview

We’re Hiring: Security Officer

Location: Glenrothes, UK

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Hours: 56hrs days and nights, 3 days, 3 nights, 3 off

From day one, you’ll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, Mentorship, and a whole load of benefits from big brand discounts to give back schemes!

Grade: Site Based

See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.

As a Security Officer at Securitas, you’ll do more than protect what’s important—you’ll empower people to thrive. Your presence will make others feel safe, welcome, and supported. Whether you’re patrolling key areas, managing gatehouse duties, or being the friendly face clients rely on, you’ll be an essential part of something bigger. Every shift is a new chance to learn, grow, and make a difference. This isn’t just another job—it’s your opportunity to step into a role as a Security Officer where your potential is recognized, your contribution is valued, and your progress is supported every step of the way.

Responsibilities

Job Description

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:

• A valid SIA licence.
• Physically fit for patrolling of site.
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends.
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history.
• British nationality and UK residency for the past 5 years (due to site requirements).
• 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

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 cost-effective way of getting a brand new bike, cycling equipment or both.
• 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.