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Site Security Supervisor

Securitas · Glasgow, Scotland

Type
Full-time
Posted
Today

Overview

Your experience supervising officers and managing incidents on shift maps directly onto this security supervisor role. You are used to coordinating teams, conducting searches, and responding to emergencies under pressure, which is exactly what keeping a site safe demands. Your familiarity with security protocols and personnel management means you can step in and run the team from day one.

About this role

Company Description *

We’re Hiring: Site Security Supervisor*

Pay: £17.51 per hour - Minimum 1 year Supervisor experience required

Hours: 42 hours per week- Days, Nights and Weekends.

From day one, you’ll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, Mentorship, and a whole load of benefits from big brand discounts to give back schemes!

See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.

Are you looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a difference and feel empowered every day?

Join our team at Securitas as a Site Security Supervisor, where we value diversity and are committed to creating a supportive environment for all our employees.

As a*Site Security Supervisor*, you'll not only protect people and property but also inspire others by breaking barriers and bias in a traditionally male-dominated field. With comprehensive training, flexibility when you need it, and opportunities for advancement, this is your chance to shine and grow, so do something amazing and invest in yourself by applying today.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take your first step into a career in Security. The role is exciting and varied, offering the chance to get involved in a wide range of duties, including searches, emergency response and providing exceptional customer service. You’ll play a key part in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment, with opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the security field.

Step into a role that's not just a job, but a pathway to leadership and empowerment. You'll be a part of a dynamic team where your skills and unique perspectives are celebrated.

✨ Some Benefits of Working With Us ✨

Dental plan – helping you keep that smile healthy

Pension scheme – invest in your future

Payroll ISA – smart, tax-efficient savings made easy

And much more! – we’re always looking for ways to support our team

Join us and enjoy a workplace that truly values you!

Job Description* *

Responsibilities*

You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:

  • Ensure all personnel under supervision have completed the appropriate site training and possess a valid SIA license or LDN, meeting industry requirements.
  • Accurately roster and plan for all direct reporting officers, ensuring adequate cover for holidays, sickness, and absences.
  • Engage with all Security Officers at least once a month to monitor performance, maintain positive employee relations, and ensure coaching, counselling, and any necessary investigations are conducted according to company policies and procedures.
  • Monitor and manage the appearance and behaviour of all security personnel, taking appropriate action in line with company policies and procedures.
  • Actively encourage staff recognition and nominations for awards.
  • Keep assignment instructions and site documentation up to date.
  • Report all incidents in compliance with customer and company policies and procedures.

Please note - The responsibilities listed here aren’t the full picture—but they give you a good sense of the role. If you meet the minimum requirements and believe you’ve got what it takes to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications* *

What we’re looking for:*

We’re looking for someone who sees a different world—someone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, you’ll have:

  • A valid SIA licence.
  • Minimum 1 year Supervisor experience required.
  • Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends.
  • The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history.
  • Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken.

Additional Information

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK!*You're one step closer to joining a global team of 336,000+ colleagues who help make the world a safer place each and every day.

Here, we live by our values of *Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness,*which help guide how we operate and how our people experience work, each and every day! We have a promise too:

  • 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

So what you can expect

Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully. We know applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help. No matter the outcomes, you will always receive communication from us.

See an inclusive world

Inclusion isn’t a tick-box for us – it’s how we work. We know our strength comes from different perspectives, in every role and every team. We’re proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident employer. If you tell us you have a disability when you apply, and you meet the minimum requirements for the role, our Talent Team will guarantee you an interview.

Through our Employee Networks, the Race at Work Charter, the Armed Forces Covenant and more, our people drive real change. We celebrate diversity all year round with moments like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month – because seeing an inclusive world starts with how we show up every day.

See a rewarding world

We understand the importance of reward and recognition when it comes to our peoples work. From day one you're able to:

  • Save More: Exclusive employee big brand discounts through STRIVE, Cycle to Work savings, Specsavers offers and free mortgage advice.
  • Look After Your Health: Healthcare cash plans, dental cover plans, 24/7 GP access, mental wellbeing support and online dental advice.
  • Plan for Your Future: Pension scheme, Payroll ISA and financial wellbeing resources to help you achieve your goals.
  • Peace of Mind: Life assurance and support for you and your family when it matters most.

Take the next step your career journey

Join a team that values you start your career with Securitas UK today.

Click ‘I’m Interested’ to see a different world.

About security roles for ex-police

Security management, operations and consultancy roles. Years of operational policing — command, incident response, public order — translate directly into corporate security, and employers in this sector actively rate police experience.

See all security jobs in Glasgow

Why this fits a police background — match score 85/100

  • Incident command & response
  • Protection & firearms
  • Investigative casework
  • Working to legislation & regulation
  • Security operations

What security roles pay ex-police

Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026

Security officer (SIA)£24,000–£29,000
Security supervisor / team leader£28,000–£34,000
Site / security manager£38,000–£52,000
Regional / operations security manager£50,000–£65,000
Full security salary guide →

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