Job Description
Protective Service Officer – £15.40ph – 42 Hours per Week
Covering Scotstoun, Govan, Bishopton, and Hillend (as required)
What We Offer:
✔ Competitive hourly rate of £15.40 plus expenses paid
✔ 42 hours per week on a varied shift pattern (days, nights, weekends)
✔ Career growth and development opportunities
✔ Supportive and professional team environment
✔ Full training and uniform provided
✔ Exciting deployments and short-notice operations for those who thrive under pressure ✈
Your Role:
As a Protective Service Officer in our Response Team, you'll be part of a dynamic unit based in Scotland. Your role includes short-term deployments (typically 2–4 nights) to protect client assets across the UK and abroad, often at short notice. You'll also provide resilience at sites including Scotstoun, Govan, Bishopton, and Hillend, ensuring constant protection and peace of mind for our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
* Asset Protection: Maintain a secure environment for client properties, equipment, and personnel.
* Mobile Protection: Travel between multiple sites to provide dynamic and rapid-response security.
* Surveillance & Monitoring: Operate security systems (CCTV, alarms, access control).
* Incident & Emergency Response: React effectively to emergencies, liaising with relevant services.
* Enforcement of Protocols: Implement site-specific security measures, visitor management, and ID checks.
* Stakeholder Support: Engage with staff, visitors, and contractors with professionalism.
* Professional Conduct: Maintain a smart appearance and represent the client with integrity.
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For:
* Valid SIA Licence (Essential)
* Full UK Driving Licence with access to own vehicle (Essential)
* Must be a British Citizen by birth or have held a British passport for at least 5 years
* Must be able to obtain SC (Security Clearance)
* 5-year checkable work history
* Previous experience in security or protective services (Preferred)
* Strong communication, observational, and decision-making skills
* High level of professionalism, integrity, and reliability
* Able to work flexible hours including days, nights, and weekends
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
What You Can Expect
Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help.
Diversity & Inclusion – Be Yourself
We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (we will always try our hardest to guarantee interviews for eligible candidates, should you meet the roles minimum requirements, having disclosed a disability to our Talent Team upon application). We support equality through Employee Networks - Our real change makers of the business.. YOU, the Race at Work Charter, and the Armed Forces Covenant. We also celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month.
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 super cost-effective way of getting a brand new bike, cycling equipment or both. Save up to 42% of the usual cost and spread the cost over several months from your salary.
* 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
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