About this role
Following the closing date, applications will be assessed against the essential criteria for the role – please see Job Description for full details.
- Campus Tour
- Written and practical assessments
- A group session where you can ask any questions you may have about the role or the University.
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 Manchester →Why this fits a police background — match score 85/100
- Operational policing route
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 |