SIA Security Officer - Commonwealth Games at Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow

Live Events SIA Security Officer - Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh

£13.86 - £14.40 per hour

Must hold SIA Door Supervisor Licence

Type: Flexible evening and/or weekend work

About the Role

We are looking to recruit additional  SIA Security Officers to support our current Events Team working at Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh - hosting Terminal V Festival, We Love It Festival, Royal Highland Show, Scottish Festival of Motoring, Truckfest Scotland, Heather on the Hill Festival and Edinburgh Summer Sessions.  Additionally you could find yourself supporting the broader music and sports events at Edinburgh Corn Exchange and Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium - Zach Bryan, Luke Combs and Bon Jovi; and the home of Edinburgh Rugby - Hive Stadium. There are events for everyone’s interests! You could be part of making these events a success. If you're open to travel we even have opportunities to be part of some of the biggest events in the UK.

If you hold a valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence, are confident, professional, eager to engage with customers, and ready to work in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! We also have opportunities to be part of some of the biggest events in Glasgow and across the UK.

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 upon entry to venues
• Ensuring that no prohibited or restricted items are taken into the secured zones within the venues
• Monitoring visitor/crowd movements and behaviour to identify potential issues or incidents and to take action as necessary
• Dealing with visitor/crowd disruptions
• Securing licensed / 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: access to  personal health and wellbeing assistant available anytime for Health, Mental Health, Diel, Legal, Financial, Lifestyle advice and support
• Holiday pay
• Workplace pension scheme
• Progression, training & development opportunities
• Free travel to qualifying events outside of the region

Requirements:

• SIA Door Supervisor license required
• Previous experience in events is not essential as full training will be provided
• Must be over 18 years old
• Evening and weekend availability required
• Excellent communication skills and customer focused

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