Security Officer (Relief)

Securitas UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Health and wellbeing support

Pension and financial wellbeing

Life assurance

EV Schemes eligibility

Job summary

Securitas UK is seeking a vigilant security officer to provide a visible and professional presence across multiple sites in Glasgow. You will welcome staff, visitors and contractors, monitor access, and follow site procedures to ensure safety and compliance.

You will work flexibly across days, nights and weekends, support emergency responses and maintain accurate logs and handovers. The role offers inclusive training and development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• SIA licence preferred and full training provided for the right candidate.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Flexibility to work days, nights and weekends.
• Right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable history.
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Provide a visible and professional security presence across multiple sites.
• Welcome, support, and assist staff, visitors and contractors.
• Cover a range of shifts including days, nights and weekends.
• Follow site procedures and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support emergency responses, including evacuations and searches where required.
• Remain alert, report incidents accurately and help prevent disruption.
• Maintain clear records, logs and handovers.

Skills

SIA Licence

Driving licence

Flexibility

English communication

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Providing a visible and professional security presence across multiple sites as required.
• Welcoming, supporting, and assisting staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Working flexibly to cover a range of shifts, including days, nights, and weekends.
• Following site procedures and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Supporting emergency responses, including evacuations and searches where required.
• Remaining alert, reporting incidents accurately, and helping to prevent disruption.
• Maintaining clear and accurate records, including logs and handovers

Please note: This list gives an overview of the role but is not exhaustive. If you meet the essential requirements and feel this role could be right for you, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for: We’re looking for someone who values teamwork, takes pride in their work, and is keen to develop. You don’t need to tick every box, but the ideal candidate will have:

• SIA Licence preferred, full training provided for the right candidate.
• A full UK driving licence and access to vehicle.
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends.
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable employment or address history.
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

Securitas is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process and in the role.

Additional Information

See a different world with Securitas UK

Ready to make a difference?

You’re one step closer to joining over 322,000 colleagues worldwide who help make your world a safer place every day.

At Securitas, our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness guide everything we do. We believe in making a clear promise to our people:

• Opportunity – Seeing potential in every person
• People – Putting people at the heart of what we do
• Purpose – Making your world a safer place

So what happens next?

Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully and is here to support you throughout the process. Whatever the outcome, you’ll always hear back from us.

Creating spaces for you to belong

We’re proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Through our networks, partnerships and celebrations throughout the year, we’re building a culture where differences are valued and people can be themselves.

Ready to see a rewarding world?

From day one, you’ll have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Employee discounts with leading global and local brands.
• Health and wellbeing support, 24/7 online GP services.
• Pension and financial wellbeing resources and support.
• Life assurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee eligibility to EV Schemes (Subject to graded benefits).

Keen to take the next step...

Join a team that values your contribution, supports your growth and helps you build a rewarding career.