About this role
About The Company
OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.
Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.
Why Work for OCS?
✅**Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)
A**bout the Role
We are seeking a professional and vigilant Dual Licenced CCTV & Security Officer to provide dual-role security coverage across construction sites. This position requires operating CCTV systems while also performing on-site security duties to ensure the safety of personnel, property, and assets.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor CCTV systems to detect and respond to security threats.
- Conduct regular site patrols and manage access control.
- Respond promptly to alarms, emergencies, and suspicious activities.
- Maintain accurate incident records and detailed logs.
- Communicate effectively with site teams, clients, and emergency services.
- Operate CCTV systems in compliance with GDPR and industry regulations.
- Carry out security duties in line with company and client policies.
Candidate Requirements
- Valid SIA CCTV Licence plus SIA Security Licence
- Previous experience in construction site security and CCTV operations preferred.
- Strong observational and analytical skills.
- Ability to remain calm and make decisions under pressure.
- Good communication and report-writing skills.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights and weekends.
Additional Requirements
All successful applicants will be required to undergo screening and vetting in line with BS7858 standards.
How to Apply
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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
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 Sheffield →Why this fits a police background — match score 93/100
- Protection & firearms
- Multi-agency & police liaison
- 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 |