Security Officer

Be part of something greater.
  • Job reference: SDX/TP/2372290/158085
  • Location: Paisley
  • Job type: Full Time - 60 hours per week
  • Salary: £12.71 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
  • Closing date: 15 June 2026
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About the role

Full time


60 hours per week
Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 7:00pm
£12.71 per hour
Opportunities for career development
Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

Security Officer

3 Fountain Drive, Inchinnan Business Park, Paisley, PA4 9RF, Scotland

Protect our people, site, and operations.

At Sodexo, we’re passionate about our people. We know that our teams are key to delivering exceptional service and maintaining safe, secure environments for our clients, customers, and employees.

A role where you’re the key to keeping everyone safe. Valued. Recognised. Rewarded.

The Role

As a Security Officer, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment across the site. This includes monitoring systems, controlling access, responding to incidents, and ensuring full compliance with security, safety, and operational procedures.

What you'll do

  • Greet staff and visitors, ensuring all access and security protocols are followed
  • Control site access and egress for both pedestrians and vehicles
  • Monitor CCTV, access control, and alarm systems
  • Conduct regular patrols of the site to prevent and detect security risks
  • Respond promptly to alarms, incidents, and requests for assistance, coordinating with relevant teams or emergency services
  • Maintain accurate records, including incident reports, logs, and daily occurrence documentation
  • Act as a key holder and support emergency procedures when required
  • Carry out searches, enforce site policies, and ensure vehicles are parked appropriately
  • Support site operations, including handling deliveries, post, and general administrative tasks
  • Assist with fire safety procedures, including alarm testing and evacuation support
  • Report hazards, faults, and health & safety concerns to management
  • Support site activities such as inductions, contractor monitoring, and ad hoc operational requests
  • Promote a professional, customer-focused security presence at all times

What you'll bring

  • A valid and in-date SIA Licence
  • Previous experience in a security or similar role
  • Strong observational, communication, and report-writing skills
  • Ability to respond to incidents calmly and effectively
  • Good understanding of security systems and procedures
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • A professional, reliable, and customer-focused approach

Desirable

  • First Aid qualification
  • Experience working with CCTV, access control, or alarm systems
  • Knowledge of health & safety practices

Key Competencies

Attention to detail

  • Communication
  • Resilience
  • Teamwork
  • Customer focus
  • Compliance awareness

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

Belong

in a company and team that values you for you.

Act

with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive

in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

  • Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
  • An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
  • Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
  • Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
  • Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
  • Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
  • Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
  • Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Ready to be part of something greater?

For careers that mean business.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

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KEY BENEFITS

  • Advice and guidance

    Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it.
  • Pension Plan

    Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan.
  • Wellbeing support

    Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7.
  • Generous leave

    For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge.
  • Discounts and savings

    Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme
  • Virtual GP

    24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.

Social Impact

Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.

We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.

Learn more

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