At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure safety across various city properties through patrols, incident response, and CCTV monitoring.
- Company: Join Glasgow City Council's dynamic Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability team.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave, pension scheme, and life insurance as part of your package.
- Other info: Flexible 10-hour shifts with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in community safety while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Driving licence required; SIA licence training provided for the right candidate.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 31200 £ per year.
An opportunity has arisen within Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability for a Security Officer to join our Security service on a permanent basis.
NRS brings together a diverse range of Glasgow City Council operational, technical and development services that focus on sustainable transport, place making and delivering essential city services.
The Security Service covers over six hundred properties including City Building construction sites, schools, libraries, museums, art galleries, community facilities and sports venues across the city.
The role will involve implementing all aspects of the Council’s Security Service through the delivery of incident response, mobile patrols, CCTV monitoring and static guarding.
Please note a driving licence is an essential requirement for this role. It would also be advantageous for candidates to hold an SIA licence; however, the successful candidate will be supported through the required training and licensing elements to gain an SIA licence if required.
Contract Details
- Weekly Hours: an average of 35 hours per week
- Work Pattern: 10-hour shifts on a 4 on, 4 off pattern compromising early shifts (6am – 4pm), dedicated shifts (3pm – 1am) and nightshifts (8pm – 6am) on a rotating pattern.
- Annual Salary: £25,104.57 - £28,875.02 on an incremental scale
- Additional Payments: In addition to the annual salary the role attracts a non-standard hours (NSH) allowance of £5,345.51.
Key Pre-Employment Information
As part of the pre-employment checks for this post the successful candidate(s) will have to undergo a BS7858 Security Screening check which will involve a 5 or 10-year career history check, a financial probity check and criminal record screening. This will be completed in addition to the Council’s own standard pre-employment checks, which will be detailed to the successful candidate(s) following interviews.
Benefits of working with us
Glasgow City Council employees have access to a wide-ranging and generous benefits package. If you’re successful in your job application, you’ll have access to these benefits which include:
- 182 hours paid annual leave, rising to 203 hours after 5 years’ service
- 5 hours paid public holidays each year
- Local government pension scheme
- Life and Personal Accident Insurance
- Occupational Sickness Pay
- Staff Benefit Scheme
- Glasgow Credit Union
For guidance on completing your application, and to view other benefits on offer for employees of Glasgow City Council, please visit the following link: https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/vacancies.
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There are also a number of Accessibility Tools compatible with the myjobscotland website which may assist you with your application. More information on these can be found at https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/accessibility-statement.
Please note that Glasgow City Council is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts.
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Glasgow City Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. As a Security Officer, you will benefit from a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave, a local government pension scheme, and opportunities for training and development, all while contributing to the safety and sustainability of Glasgow's diverse community. With a commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, Glasgow City Council ensures that all employees can thrive in their roles, making it a rewarding place to work.
