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Live Entertainment and Sports Events SIA Security Officer - Glasgow

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Overview of the role

As a professionally trained Security Officer for G4S, you could be a member of the security team responsible for securing premises, such as building sites, courts, shops, warehouses, banks and factories as well as ports and airports. You would be conducting foot or vehicle patrols, controlling access at points of entry, securing equipment and people, responding to emergency situations, monitoring CCTV and surveillance equipment and helping to identify and prevent criminal activity.

What else could you be doing?

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Close Protection/Bodyguards

We employ many ex armed forces personnel in to these roles as they have hugely valuable and transferable skills.

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Music/Sporting Event Stewards

These are roles that are more likely to be part time, attracting students and those who cannot commit to full time work.

Live Entertainment and Sports Events SIA Security Officer - Glasgow

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job ID: 7816
Job category: Security Services
Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Date posted: 29/12/2025
Closing date: 31/03/2026


Join G4S Events Team as Events SIA Security Officer and be part of Sports and Live Entertainment Events at some of Glasgow’s top venues!

Earn from £13.65 - £14.40 (depending on site) per hour while working at the events you love!

SIA Door Supervisor Licence required

Type: Flexible evening and/or weekend work

About the Role

We are looking to recruit additional Events SIA Security Officers to support our current Events Team working at some of Glasgow's top venues. This is your chance to be involved in sporting events at Barclays Hampden Park, Ibrox Stadium, Celtic Football Club and Scotstoun Stadium as well as live entertainment events at Barclays Hampden Park, Scottish Event Campus, SEC Armadillo, SWG3 and New Edmiston House. Events include Scottish League Cup Games, Take That (June 12-13), TRNSMT (June 19-21), Metallica (June 25), Glasgow Summer Sessions (June 27 - July 4), Calvin Harris (August 1 - 2) and many more.

If you’re confident, professional, eager to engage with our customers, and ready to work in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! We also offer opportunities to work at major events in Edinburgh (Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium and Royal Highland Centre) and across the UK.

We provide access to a diverse selection of events, giving you the flexibility to choose what works best for your lifestyle. Whether it is flexible ad hoc hours whilst you study, or evening or weekend work during your free time, we have a wide range of shifts available. We welcome applications from anyone who holds an SIA Door Supervisor Licence, enjoys assisting and supporting others, caring toward others and has strong problem solving skills.

Our Events SIA Security Officers provide a visible reminder that safety is our number one priority for visitors and staff. This means you could be working indoors or outdoors, on your feet showing visitors where to go, checking tickets at entry points, monitoring crowds, or managing the car parking facilities. Wherever you are, you will be a helpful and friendly face representing the event.

As an Events SIA Security Officer you will be responsible for securing venues, staff and visitors for our customers.  This may include:

  • Carrying out pre and post event safety checks ensuring compliance with safe working procedures

  • Searching visitors at venue entry points

  • Ensuring that no prohibited or restricted items are taken into the secured zones within the venues

  • Monitoring visitor and crowd movement and behavior to identify potential issues or incidents and taking appropriate action

  • Dealing with visitor or crowd disruptions

  • Securing licensed and hospitality areas

Benefits:

  • Perks at Work Scheme: access to a wide range of employee benefits which include discounts in over 20 different categories ranging from Electronics, Home Appliances, Food & Groceries, Car Buying, Travel, Fitness, and more

  • WeCare: free access to  personal health and wellbeing assistant available anytime for Health, Mental Health, Diet, Legal, Financial, Lifestyle advice and support

  • Holiday pay

  • Current pay rate  £13.65 - £14.40 (depending on site) per hour 

  • Company Pension

  • Training Opportunities

  • Free travel to qualifying events outside of the region

Requirements:

  • Must be over 18 years old

  • Must hold a valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence

  • Availability to work evenings and/or weekends

  • A friendly, professional, and reliable attitude with a strong focus on great customer service

  • Confident communication skills and a smart, well presented appearance

For this role, you must hold a valid SIA Door Supervisor licence - don’t worry, if you don't have this you can still be considered as Events Safety Steward, so please see our other opportunities on the website.

Apply today and join the G4S Events team!


You will just need to complete the following application form and one of our Recruiters will be in touch to discuss the next steps. Our recruitment and selection process will include an interview and screening to BS7858 standards.

Given the nature of the industry, we do need to ask some questions for security and compliance purposes, but don’t worry - you will only need to complete them once.

In 2021, G4S, a London-based global security company, was acquired by Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. This acquisition expanded Allied Universal’s footprint and infrastructure on a global and local level. Through a global workforce of approximately 800,000 people*, we leverage best practices in communities all over the world. With revenue of approximately $20 billion, we have the resources to deploy efficient processes and systems to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. In Europe, we have an extensive network of offices and more than 46,500 employees to support our local communities and customers.  We believe there is no greater purpose than serving and safeguarding customers, communities and people in today’s world. Allied Universal is There for you™. For more information, please visit www.g4s.com or www.aus.com.

*Total workforce includes employees and subcontractors

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Success Profile

It takes someone special to be Live Entertainment and Sports Events SIA Security Officer - Glasgow. Here are some of the qualities we're looking for in our team members:

  • Honesty & Integrity
  • Strong communication skills
  • Customer orientated
  • Teamwork
  • Caring
  • Reliable

Hear from one of our security guards

I love the variety and challenge that comes with working in Security at G4S. Every day is different, and I'm constantly learning new skills. The company provides excellent training and support, and I feel like my contributions are valued. I'm proud to be part of a team that is dedicated to keeping people and property safe.

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Career Path

Our Security Officer positions offer candidates a range of things to support the personal and professional development of our teams. There are countless examples of individuals who began their career on the front line and today hold management positions, including in our senior leadership teams.

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Rewards and benefits

Our benefits vary from country to country and role to role and are designed to ensure our staff have access to the things they need to thrive both in and out of work. This includes on-the-job training, career paths to management and a range of benefits depending on locations around the world.

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Training & Development

We continually invest in the training and development of our employees so that they can reach their full potential.

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Flexibility

With a range of job types, whether it’s shift work, part or full time employment there is flexibility to suit your needs.

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