Events SIA Security Officer - Glasgow

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 £14.40 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 (Scotland v Switzerland - Tuesday 29th September, Scotland v Slovenia - Tuesday 6th October and Scotland v North Macedonia - Friday 13th November) and Scotstoun Stadium as well as live entertainment events at Barclays Hampden Park, Scottish Event Campus, SEC Armadillo, SWG3 and New Edmiston House.

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

• Spark: centralised access to medical, mental health, and day-to-day wellbeing services for employees and their immediate families

• Holiday pay

• Current pay rate  from £14.40 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