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Corporate Security Officer

Bidvest Noonan · London, Greater London

Type
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago

Overview

Your incident response and patrol experience from policing directly apply to maintaining building security.

About this role

POSITION IDENTIFICATION

Title: Security Officer (Angel Lane) - 4 on 4 off days/nights including weekends and bank holidays

Reporting To: Operations Manager (OM)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To play an active role in ensuring the physical security of the building is maintained at all times
  • To be the primary contact for external visitors to the building, remaining polite, positive and professional when dealing with any given situation
  • To assist the Security Control Centre operatives in the smooth running of day-to-day operations

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Security

  • Ensure that all points of exit/entry are manned, ensuring a visible Security presence is maintained to deter crime
  • Ensure all points of exit/entry are in physical working order and report any failure to Security Control
  • Ensure a high standard of customer care skills are maintained in a friendly approachable manner
  • Assist with any reasonable customer request
  • Direct visitors to the main Reception desk, and where visitors have been waiting for a period of time, approach and offer assistance
  • Effectively respond to all Security Control instructions
  • Communicate effectively and appropriately with Security Control
  • Conduct building patrols, both internal and external, reporting defects to Security Control
  • Liaise with Reception staff and other services affecting Front of House standards
  • Comply with Nomura’s policies and procedures for traffic management in Loading Bay areas
  • Respond to and report any breaches of Security
  • Assist the Security team in conducting weekly checks of life safety systems on behalf of Real Estate and Services
  • Respond to any suspicious person/activity and escalate appropriately
  • Give a full and detailed handover to the next Security Officer on position

Administration

  • Maintain accurate and correct documentation (e.g. logbooks, both physical and electronic) while on post
  • Provide accurate and timely reports to Security Control for incidents occurring within the building
  • Ensure compliance with legal, Company and contractual obligations, such as the Data Protection Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, procedures outlined in the Company Handbook and Assignment Instructions

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Other Duties/Responsibilities

  • Display your SIA Licence at all times whilst on duty
  • Be aware of policy and procedures owned and changed from time to time by Ultimate Security Services Limited

• Be aware of policy and procedures owned and changed from time to time by Nomura International • Carry out any other reasonable request as required by the SOM

All the above responsibilities are not all encompassing and are subject to change at anytime, subject to the Security Manager’s discretion.

All staff are expected to comply with, and demonstrate a positive commitment to, a high level in equal opportunity, occupational safety & health, performance development, customer service, professional presentation and confidentiality throughout the course of their duties.

PERSONAL CRITERIA

  • Excellent customer service
  • Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility and reliability
  • Ability to work the set shift pattern
  • Be physically able to carry out duties, which include long periods of standing.
  • Previous Security experience
  • Good PC skills with knowledge of Word, Excel
  • SIA Door Supervisor licence (preferable) or Security licence (Frontline)
  • First Aid and Defibrillator trained

About Us

‘For nearly 50 years, we’ve played a vital role in helping our customers succeed. Built on strong, long‑standing relationships, our business is powered by people who are deeply connected to the communities where we live and work.

Our purpose guides every action and decision we make, “to proudly create safer and healthier communities today, for tomorrow.” It reflects who we are, what we stand for, and the impact we strive to make every day.

Across our team of 27,000 dedicated professionals from 157 countries, that purpose comes to life through commitment, care, and a shared responsibility to the people we serve—now and for generations to come. 'When you join Bidvest Noonan, you’re joining a team where your work has real impact, where your career can grow, where you belong, and where you help shape a safer, healthier future for us all.’

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.

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Why this fits a police background — match score 85/100

  • 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
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