About this role
Daton Global Protection Group is looking for professional and reliable Door Supervisors to join our growing team.
The majority of work will involve door supervision, hospitality, events and venue security, primarily across the North West. From time to time, suitable operatives may also be offered Close Protection, VIP, artist, athlete or private-client assignments depending on experience and client requirements.
Typical duties include maintaining a professional security presence, access control, guest management, patrols, conflict management and ensuring the safety of clients, staff and members of the public.
We are looking for people who are
- Valid SIA Door Supervisor licence holders
- Reliable, punctual and professional
- Confident communicating with the public
- Calm and capable when dealing with conflict
- Well-presented with good situational awareness
- Available for evening and weekend work
A Close Protection licence, First Aid qualification or previous CP/VIP experience is advantageous but not essential.
We are looking to build a strong, dependable team, with additional opportunities available to operatives who consistently perform to a high standard
Pay: £12.71-£17.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
About close protection roles for ex-police
Close protection, executive protection and residential security team roles. Firearms, protection command or armed-response experience commands a premium; SIA CP licence usually required (training often funded).
See all close protection jobs in Manchester →Why this fits a police background — match score 85/100
- Protection & firearms
- Security operations
- Conflict management & de-escalation
What close protection roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| CP operative (UK, day rate) | £250–£450/day |
| Residential security team (RST) | £45,000–£70,000 |
| CP team leader | £60,000–£85,000 |
| Hostile environment / overseas | £500–£800/day |