About this role
Job Title: Gatehouse Security Officer (RST)
Hours: 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off
Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour
Job Overview *Please Read
RST is seeking a professional and reliable Gatehouse Security Officer to oversee security at a large, high-end private property in North West London. The successful candidate will be based primarily inside the gatehouse, acting as the first point of contact while ensuring the safety and security of the premises throughout the night.
This role requires a confident individual with excellent communication skills, a strong presence, and prior experience conducting night patrols.
Requirements
- *Valid SIA Licence*(essential)
- Close Protection (CP) Licence – preferred but not essential
- Previous experience in night security patrols
- Excellent appearance and presentation
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Punctual, reliable, and professional at all times
- Ability to work independently during night shifts
Key Responsibilities
- Manning the gatehouse and controlling access to the property
- Monitoring and recording all vehicle and visitor movements
- Conducting regular night patrols of the premises as required
- Maintaining a visible and professional security presence
- Responding calmly and effectively to any incidents or alarms
- Completing accurate logs and reports during shifts
- Ensuring all security procedures and site instructions are followed at all times
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £14.00 per hour
Application question(s)
- Do you have a CP Licence?
- Do you have experience patrolling at night?
Work Location: In person
About close protection roles for ex-police
Close protection, executive protection and residential security team roles. Firearms, protection command or armed-response experience commands a premium; SIA CP licence usually required (training often funded).
See all close protection jobs in London →Why this fits a police background — match score 82/100
- Protection & firearms
- Security operations
What close protection roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| CP operative (UK, day rate) | £250–£450/day |
| Residential security team (RST) | £45,000–£70,000 |
| CP team leader | £60,000–£85,000 |
| Hostile environment / overseas | £500–£800/day |