About this role
MAN Commercial Protection are looking for an experienced Relief Security Officer to cover prestigious, corporate and static sites in Birmingham City Centre and the surrounding area.
Shift pattern: Days, Nights and Weekends
Payrate: £13.23ph or site rate.
The duties and responsibilities will include
- Reception Duties
- Greet visitors and ensure relevant security procedures are carried out.
- Write accurate incident reports in a timely manner and provide a visible high -profile security presence.
- Knowledge of security systems including life safety systems
- Check alarms and log information.
- Respond to and deal with all site incidents and emergencies.
- Patrolling of premises.
- Unlock/lock.
- Any other reasonable requests.
The ideal candidate must have
- You must be able to work on your own initiative
- Full 5year checkable work/education history
- Valid SIA SG or DS Licence
- Valid CCTV Licence
Benefits
- Full uniform supplied
- Access to inhouse training (SIA and First Aid)
- Double pay on Bank Holidays
- Free International Professional Security Association (IPSA) membership
- Access to 24hour counselling helpline through IPSA
- Access to 24hour legal helpline through IPSA
- Perks At Work High Street Discount Scheme
If this sounds like the ideal role for you, please apply with your CV. We look forward to hearing from you!
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 |