About this role
Company Overview
Premier Services provides professional Mobile Patrols, Keyholding & Alarm Response, and Unlock & Lock services to residential and commercial clients across Surrey and Berkshire. With a strong reputation for reliability, professionalism, and customer care, we are now looking to expand our team.
The Role
We are recruiting a Night-time Mobile Patrol / Alarm Response Security Officer to join our established team. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two shifts are the same. You will play a key part in protecting client premises, responding to alarms, and delivering a high standard of security services.
Key Responsibilities
Attending alarm activations and rapid response incidents at various locations.
Conducting routine patrols and building checks.
Conducting inspections, reporting insecurities, and escalating issues where necessary.
Locking and unlocking client premises at scheduled times.
Driving a company vehicle (manual, GPS-tracked) safely and responsibly.
Completing accurate and timely reports using company smart devices (Android/Apple).
Liaising with supervisors and the control room to ensure smooth operations.
What We’re Looking For
Valid SIA Licence (SG / DS / CP).
Full UK Manual Driving Licence (Category B).
5-year checkable work history.
Previous security experience, ideally in mobile patrols or keyholding response (preferred but not essential).
Good knowledge of the local area (Reading, Slough, Staines-upon-Thames) is desirable.
Comfortable using smartphones/tablets for reporting.
Flexible, reliable, and able to cover shifts at short notice when required.
Smart, professional, and customer-focused with strong communication skills.
Key Attributes
Integrity and honesty in all situations.
Reliability and punctuality, with a strong work ethic.
Professional appearance and conduct.
Calm under pressure and able to make sound decisions.
Adaptability to changing demands and situations.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Proactive and able to work independently as well as in a team.
Shift Pattern & Hours
- Night shifts: 18:00 – 06:00 (Hours may vary).
- Shifts are available for any day of the week (minimum of 3 -4 shifts each week).
- Shifts begin and end at our Egham office.
Why Join Us?
Competitive pay: £13.00 per hour, paid monthly.
Full uniform and training provided.
On-site parking at our Egham base.
Overtime opportunities available.
Supportive team environment with immediate start dates available.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter. Your application must include:
- Your SIA Licence type and number
- Your contact telephone number(s)
Please note: We cannot accept applications over the phone.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Benefits
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Licence/Certification
- UK Driving License (required)
- SIA SG/DS/CP License (required)
Work authorisation
- United Kingdom (required)
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.
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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 |