What security jobs are available in Glasgow?

UKSecurityJobs lists verified security vacancies in Glasgow across the SEC Centre, OVO Hydro and SSE events complex, Sauchiehall Street and Merchant City nightlife, Buchanan Street and St Enoch Centre retail, Glasgow Airport, the International Financial Services District, and Clyde waterfront residential and corporate developments. Roles include door supervisor positions, security guard roles, CCTV operator jobs and close protection opportunities. Every role requires a valid SIA licence.

What is BS7858 vetting and do I need it for security jobs in Glasgow?

BS7858 is the British Standard for vetting individuals working in security environments. It requires a verified 5-year employment and address history with no unexplained gaps. Most security employers in Glasgow require BS7858 vetting. UKSecurityJobs candidates complete their full BS7858-ready profile before applying for any role.

How do I register for security jobs in Glasgow?

Register free at UKSecurityJobs, complete your BS7858-ready profile including your SIA licence details, employment history, address history and reference contacts. Your licence will be verified within 24 hours. Once verified, you can apply for security vacancies in Glasgow and across the UK with a single click.

Security Jobs Glasgow — SIA Licensed Vacancies

Security Jobs in Glasgow

UKSecurityJobs lists verified security vacancies in Glasgow — Scotland's largest security jobs market. Every role requires a valid SIA licence. Register once and apply to multiple Glasgow employers without filling in another application form.

SIA Licence Verified BS7858 Ready 5-Year History Checked No Time Wasters

Service Engineer (Fire & Security)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited

Glasgow £35000–£40000/yr

Listed via Reed

Why Security Work in Glasgow?

Glasgow is Scotland's largest city and its busiest security employment market. The SEC Centre — home to the OVO Hydro arena and SEC Armadillo — is one of the UK's most active events complexes, generating large-scale event security demand throughout the year. Sauchiehall Street and the Merchant City form the core of Glasgow's extensive night-time economy, requiring large numbers of SIA-licensed door supervisors. Buchanan Street and the St Enoch Centre anchor the city's retail security needs. Glasgow Airport and Queen Street Station add transport security demand. The International Financial Services District and expanding Clyde waterfront are driving growth in corporate guarding and concierge roles.

Every vacancy listed on UKSecurityJobs requires a valid SIA licence. Employers on this platform have been verified before they can post a role — and every candidate has a complete, BS7858-ready profile including verified employment history, full address history and reference contacts ready to go.

Door Supervisor Jobs Glasgow

Licensed premises, events and retail security roles requiring an SIA Door Supervisor licence.

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Security Guard Jobs Glasgow

Static guarding, corporate, retail and construction site roles requiring an SIA Security Guard licence.

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CCTV Operator Jobs Glasgow

Control room and public space surveillance roles requiring an SIA CCTV (PSS) licence.

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Close Protection Jobs Glasgow

Personal protection and specialist security roles requiring an SIA Close Protection licence.

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Also see security jobs near Glasgow: Edinburgh · Newcastle · Aberdeen

Security Jobs in Glasgow — Frequently Asked Questions

UKSecurityJobs lists verified security vacancies across Glasgow spanning all SIA licence types. Door supervisor demand is driven by the city's extensive licensed premises across Sauchiehall Street, the Merchant City and the West End. The SEC Centre — which includes the OVO Hydro and SEC Armadillo — is one of the UK's busiest events venues, generating consistent event security recruitment throughout the year. Security guard positions are available at corporate offices in the International Financial Services District and across the expanding Clyde waterfront. Retail security roles are in demand at Buchanan Street's major stores and the St Enoch Centre. Glasgow Airport employs security professionals in both passenger-facing and airside roles. All roles require a valid SIA licence and are posted by verified security companies.

Yes. All front-line security roles in the UK require a valid SIA licence issued by the Security Industry Authority. Depending on the role, you will need a Door Supervisor, Security Guard, CCTV Operator (PSS) or Close Protection licence. UKSecurityJobs verifies every candidate's licence against the public SIA register before their profile goes live to employers.

BS7858 vetting is the standard across Glasgow's security sector. The standard requires a full verified 5-year employment history, complete address records and identity and criminal record checks. In Glasgow, the SEC Centre's contracted security operators, Glasgow Airport's security contractors and corporate employers in the International Financial Services District all require full BS7858 compliance before officers begin work. Sauchiehall Street venue operators routinely carry out pre-employment screening in line with the standard. Glasgow's residential concierge sector along the Clyde waterfront also expects vetting compliance for all access control roles. UKSecurityJobs candidates complete their full BS7858-ready profile before applying — including verified employment history, address history and referee details — giving Glasgow employers everything needed to start formal vetting immediately.

Security pay rates in Glasgow vary by role, employer, shift pattern and experience level. Every job listing on UKSecurityJobs displays the pay rate before you apply — there are no hidden rates or bait-and-switch listings. For a full breakdown of current rates by licence type and region, see the UKSecurityJobs Salary Guide.

Register free at UKSecurityJobs and complete your profile — it takes approximately 20 minutes and covers your SIA licence details, employment history, address history and reference contacts. Your SIA licence will be verified within 24 hours. Once verified, you can apply for security vacancies in Glasgow and anywhere in the UK with a single click, without having to fill in another application form.

Yes. Security companies in Glasgow and across the UK can register as employers and post verified security vacancies on the platform. All applications come from SIA-licensed, BS7858-ready candidates — no unsuitable applicants, no unlicensed candidates and no time wasters. Register your company here.