About this role
Description
Main Duties
Crowd Control
Monitor crowd behavior to prevent disturbances, fights, or overcrowding.
Direct guests efficiently to avoid bottlenecks at entry, exits, and common areas.
Enforce venue policies (e.g., no re-entry, prohibited items, age restrictions).
Access Control
Ensure only authorized individuals access restricted areas (e.g., backstage, VIP, tech booths).
Supervise bag checks, metal detector use, and ticket scanning areas.
Intervene if any unauthorized access or security breach occurs.
Emergency Response
Act as the point of contact during emergencies (e.g., medical, fire, violence).
Coordinate evacuations or lockdowns if needed, following venue protocols.
Liaise with first responders, including police, fire, and medical services.
Incident Reporting & Documentation
Record and report incidents such as thefts, injuries, or conflicts.
Complete post-event security logs and reports for management.
Collect witness statements if necessary.
Communication
Maintain constant communication with other team leaders, control room, and event managers.
Use radios or other tools to relay important information swiftly.
Customer Service
Maintain a calm, approachable demeanor while enforcing rules.
Assist guests with directions or concerns while maintaining vigilance.
Compliance & Safety Checks
Ensure all security practices comply with legal regulations and venue policies.
Check emergency exits, fire extinguishers, and safety systems before events.
Person Specification
Must have SIA (Door Supervisor) License
Must have First Aid Certification
Must have 2 years of experience in security supervisory role
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent communication skills
Must have Right to work permit
Must have 5 year checkable work history
Accolade Security is committed to equal opportunities and offer an Employee Assistance to all employees to support good mental health and wellbeing.
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 London →Why this fits a police background — match score 85/100
- Investigative interviewing
- Incident command & response
- Working to legislation & regulation
- Security operations
- Team & shift leadership
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 |