About this role
Are you a dependable and professional individual looking to join a forward-thinking security company with a strong sense of community? At First Response Group (FRG), we are seeking Security Officers to help safeguard our clients’ premises and maintain a secure environment. If you are looking for a role where your contribution truly matters and where you can develop your skills within a supportive team, FRG could be your next career move.
First Response Group is not just a workplace. It is a vibrant community where passion fuels our excellence, integrity guides our conduct, empowerment shapes our successes, and a sense of community binds us together.
First Response Group is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion across our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We are a Living Wage Foundation Recognised Service Provider, accredited to the Inclusive Employers Standard, a Disability Confident Committed employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.
Why FRG ?
Dynamic Environment: Join a team where your input is valued and you can make a real impact.
Professional Growth: Access ongoing learning and development opportunities to help you advance your career.
Industry Recognition: Work for an SIA approved contractor, ACS Pacesetter, and holder of four NSI Gold accreditations.
Inclusive Culture: Be part of a workplace that values inclusion, happiness, and teamwork.
Job Opportunity
Patrolling & Monitoring: Conduct regular patrols to detect signs of intrusion, damage, or suspicious behaviour.
Access Control: Monitor entrances and exits, check passes, and authorise visitors.
Incident Response: Respond promptly to alarms, emergencies, and incidents, following established procedures.
Customer Service: Provide a welcoming, professional presence and assist visitors, staff, and contractors as needed.
Reporting: Maintain accurate logs and incident reports for handover and compliance purposes.
Health & Safety: Observe and report any hazards, ensuring a safe environment at all times.
Essential Skills
Skills & Competencies
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail and observational ability
Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
Reliable and trustworthy with a flexible approach to working hours
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Qualifications
Valid SIA licence
5-year checkable work or education history
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 Birmingham →Why this fits a police background — match score 80/100
- Incident command & response
- Protection & firearms
- Working to legislation & regulation
- Security operations
- Training & coaching delivery
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 |