Security Officer (Relief)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Payroll ISA

Brand discounts

Give back schemes

Employee benefits

Job summary

Securitas UK in Glasgow and Ayrshire is seeking a Relief Security Officer to provide professional, visible security across multiple client sites. You will help keep people, property and information secure, while delivering a reassuring presence.

The role involves patrolling, access control, assisting staff and visitors, and covering days, nights and weekends. You’ll work independently when needed but also as part of a supportive team, with comprehensive training and benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

SIA Licence

Driving licence

Shift flexibility

English communication

Job description

Location: Glasgow / Ayrshire (Relief Cover) -On-site parking available
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Hours: Minimum 36 hours per week – Days, Nights & Weekends (Overtime Opportunities Available )

SIA Licence preferred — full training provided for the right candidate.

From day one, you’ll have access to excellent Learning & Development opportunities, mentoring support and a wide range of benefits — from major brand discounts to meaningful give-back schemes.

Grade:Relief

See a Different World. Where potential is recognised and progress is supported.

At Securitas, we believe security is about people first. We create safe, welcoming environments where everyone can go about their day with confidence. As aRelief Security Officer, you’ll play a key role in making this happen across a variety of sites in the Glasgow and Ayrshire area.

About the Role

As aRelief Security Officer, you’ll provide professional and reassuring security cover across multiple client sites. Your presence will help ensure people feel safe, respected, and supported at all times.

You’ll carry out a range of duties depending on the site and shift, including patrols, access control, and customer-facing responsibilities. You’ll be trusted to work independently when required, while also being part of a wider, supportive team.

• Dental plan – helping you keep that smile healthy.
• Payroll ISA – smart, tax-efficient savings made easy.
• Big brand discounts & Give Back schemes – plus a whole load of additional benefits.
• And much more! – we're always looking for ways to support our team.

Job Description

Responsibilities

You’ll play an important role in keeping people, property, and information secure. Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.