Ex-Police Security Jobs in Brisbane
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. Showing live roles in Brisbane (Queensland) matched to police leavers.
- live matched jobs
- 7
- employers hiring
- 4
- newest role
- Today
- Part-time
Security Guard (Wacol)
ISS Facility Services · Brisbane
You bring operational security experience from policing, including patrolling, access control, and incident response. Your ability to remain calm under pressure and follow procedures directly matches the core duties of this security officer role. The emphasis on situational awareness and report writing aligns with skills you've developed on the job.
Posted Today
- Full-time
Manager, Security Operations Centre
Queensland Government · Brisbane
*As a Manager, Security Operations Centre (SOC), you will: • Lead and manage CITEC's Security Operations Centre (SOC) functions across internal and managed client environments.
Posted Today
- Full-time
Retail Security Officer
Myer Group · Brisbane
Your operational policing background—patrolling, using CCTV, apprehending offenders, and giving evidence in court—maps directly onto the core responsibilities of this loss prevention role. You're already practiced at de-escalating conflict, adhering to strict procedures, and liaising with police, which means you can hit the ground running and add immediate value to the team.
Posted 5 days ago
- Full-time
Security Officer
Queensland Government · Brisbane
Your policing background has given you direct experience in responding to security incidents, managing conflict and de-escalating tense situations — exactly what this role demands in a healthcare setting. You are used to providing a visible, reassuring presence, conducting patrols and maintaining access control, all while working alongside clinical teams to keep people safe. The emergency management and risk assessment skills you developed on the job will let you step into this role and contribute from day one.
Posted 5 days ago
- Full-time
Security Officer - Senior
Queensland Government · Brisbane
Your operational command experience, from leading shifts to coordinating multi-agency responses, maps directly onto running security operations in a hospital environment. Managing volatile situations and providing close personal protection are core policing skills that this role demands daily. Your ability to assess threat, prioritise under pressure, and brief teams will make you effective from day one in protecting staff, patients, and assets.
Posted 6 days ago
- Full-time
Security Officer - Casual
Queensland Government · Brisbane
Your operational policing background is a direct match for this frontline security role, where you'll manage aggression, respond to emergencies, and protect staff and assets in a hospital environment. The duties around crime prevention, investigation, and recording align closely with your experience in handling incidents and evidence, and your ability to de-escalate volatile situations will be immediately valuable.
Posted 6 days ago
- Full-time
Chief Security Officer
L3Harris · Brisbane
Your experience in operational command, incident response, and security management translates directly into this Chief Security Officer role. You have led teams through complex security operations, managed risk assessments, and coordinated multi-agency responses—skills that are essential for overseeing protective security frameworks and crisis management in a defence environment. Your investigative discipline and understanding of compliance protocols also map onto the insider threat and regulatory requirements this position demands.
Posted 7 days ago
The security market in Brisbane right now
There are 7 live security roles in Brisbane matched for police leavers right now, from 4 employers, including Queensland Government, ISS Facility Services and L3Harris.
Full-time 6 · Part-time 1 · newest role posted today. This page updates as our job feeds refresh.
What Brisbane security employers are asking for
We score every advert against the competencies police leavers build in service. Across the 7 live security roles on this page, employers are signalling for:
- Security operations · 6 adverts
- Investigative casework · 4 adverts
- Working to legislation & regulation · 4 adverts
- Incident command & response · 2 adverts
- Conflict management & de-escalation · 1 advert
- Court & legal proceedings · 1 advert
In 1 of the 7 adverts, the employer explicitly asks for this background by name — apply through us and a consultant puts your service record in front of them directly.