About this role
Night Security Patrol Officer (Mobile)
Huntingdon Properties | Nottingham, UK
Employment type (Part-time, Permanent)
Shift : 10:00 PM – 4:00 AM (6 hours per shift)
Pay : £13.50–£14.50 per hour
Huntingdon Properties is seeking a reliable Night Security Patrol Officer to carry out mobile patrols across 12 residential and supported accommodation sites in Nottingham. The successful candidate will help keep buildings and residents safe, respond to incidents and maintain accurate security records.
Key Responsibilities
· Conduct scheduled mobile security patrols across 12 properties and check doors, gates, communal areas and fire exits.
· Respond to alarms, security incidents, unauthorised visitors and anti-social behaviour calmly and professionally.
· Support residents and staff where safety concerns arise; escalate serious incidents to the on-call manager or emergency services.
· Monitor CCTV where installed and preserve relevant footage following incidents.
· Identify and report security defects, repairs and safety hazards.
· Maintain accurate patrol logs, incident reports and shift handovers.
· Use and maintain the company vehicle responsibly and follow safeguarding, lone-working and health and safety procedures.
Essential Requirements
· Full valid UK driving licence (no more than six penalty points).
· Right to work in the UK.
· Able to work independently at night and travel between sites.
· Clear written English, reliability and confidence in handling challenging situations.
· Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
Desirable Experience
· SIA Security Guarding or Door Supervisor licence (subject to confirmation of licensing requirements).
· Mobile patrol, alarm response, keyholding or supported accommodation experience.
· CCTV licence, first aid or conflict-management training.
· Good knowledge of Nottingham.
Benefits
Company vehicle and fuel card for patrols
uniform and security equipment
paid training
workplace pension
statutory holiday entitlement (pro rata)
Weekend and bank holiday arrangements to be confirmed.
Pay: £13.50-£14.50 per hour
Expected hours: 30.0 per week
Application question(s)
- Do you currently have the legal right to work in the UK? Please confirm your immigration or Right to Work status (e.g. British Citizen, Indefinite Leave to Remain, Settled/Pre-Settled Status, or visa holder). If you hold a visa, please specify the visa type, expiry date and any working restrictions.
- Do you hold a full, valid UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points?
- Do you hold a valid SIA licence? If yes, please specify the licence type and expiry date.
- How many years of experience do you have in security patrols, mobile security, keyholding or alarm response?
- Are you available to work night shifts from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM, including weekends when required?
- What is your notice period or earliest available start date?
Work Location: On the road
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 Nottingham →Why this fits a police background — match score 82/100
- Protection & firearms
- Multi-agency & police liaison
- Working to legislation & regulation
- Security operations
- Conflict management & de-escalation
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 |