Security Officer

Role overview

Securitas UK is looking for a Security Officer in Glenrothes, Scotland. This site-based role offers a chance to build a career in security while contributing to a safe, welcoming environment for employees, visitors, and property. The position is structured around a rotating pattern of days and nights, and the employer highlights training, mentoring, progression, and a supportive culture.

The role is presented as an opportunity for someone who wants to develop within a team, bring initiative to the job, and help challenge barriers in a field that has traditionally been male dominated.

Working pattern and pay

The pay rate is £13.45 per hour. Working hours average 56 hours per week, covering both day and night shifts on a 3 days, 3 nights, 3 off rota.

Key duties

In this position, you will help protect people, property, and information through routine security activity, incident handling, and professional interaction with others on site.

Additional information

From the first day, the role comes with access to learning and development support, mentorship, and a range of employee benefits such as retail discounts and give-back schemes.

The company describes its values as integrity, vigilance, and helpfulness, and says it operates with a strong focus on inclusion, fairness, and employee support. It also notes its Level 2 Disability Confident status and support for equality through employee networks and commitments such as the Race at Work Charter and the Armed Forces Covenant.

Recruitment applications are reviewed carefully, and support is available from the recruitment team if needed.

Benefits and wellbeing support

Employee support includes on-site parking, a dental plan, pension options, payroll ISA savings, discounts through the STRIVE perks platform, healthcare cash plans, Cycle to Work savings, Specsavers savings, WeCare online GP and mental health support, Toothfairy online dental advice, free mortgage advice, a financial wellbeing hub, and death in service cover for permanent employees.

Role notes

This is a site-based position with a grade of Site Based. The employer states that the responsibilities listed are not exhaustive and that there may be additional tasks connected to the role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular patrols across assigned areas to notice and discourage suspicious behaviour.
• Perform detailed searches in line with company procedures to help secure restricted spaces.
• Keep clear and accurate records, including incident logs and any required paperwork.
• Share information and coordinate responses with coworkers, supervisors, and outside authorities when security issues arise.
• Deliver polite, professional customer service to staff, guests, and visitors.

Requirements

• A current SIA licence is required.
• You must be physically capable of carrying out site patrols.
• The role requires flexibility for day shifts, night shifts, and weekends.
• You must have the right to work in the UK and be able to provide a five-year checkable work history.
• British nationality and UK residency for the last five years are required because of site rules.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills are needed.

Who should apply

This opportunity suits candidates who enjoy teamwork, show initiative, can work varied shifts, and want to grow in the security sector. Applicants must also meet the site’s nationality, residency, and background-check requirements.