About this role
Established in 2001, Pace Security Services is a leading provider of manned guarding across London and the Home Counties. Pace supplies high quality and professional security officers to a wide variety of sectors including world-renowned educational institutes, high end residential, multi-million pound corporate offices as well as much more. If you are looking to further yourself within the security industry then look no further!
Shift Location: London and within the M25
Shift Pattern: Various Shift Patterns
Shift Times: Various Shift Times
Pay Rate: £12.71 to £14.80 per hour
Job Role
- Ensure the safety and security of the site, its visitors, and stakeholders.
- Be proactive and customer-service focused.
- To ensure that the security requests and requirements of clients are met.
Role Requirements
- Must hold a valid SIA Door Supervisors license.
- Be able to travel within London and the M25.
- Well-presented with a strong visual presence.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Proficient in both written and spoken English.
- Ability to think on your feet and act quickly in difficult situations.
- Be physically fit as the role will require a lot of walking and standing.
Benefits
- Company pension.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Continued professional development opportunities.
- Health and welfare benefits.
Pay: £12.71-£14.80 per hour
Work Location: In person
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 London →Why this fits a police background
- Protection & firearms
- Working to legislation & regulation
- Security operations
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 |