About this role
Description
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and control access to the building, ensuring only authorised individuals enter the premises
Conduct regular patrols of the property to ensure safety and security
Respond promptly to incidents, alarms, and emergencies
Provide assistance and support to students, visitors, and staff
Maintain accurate incident reports and logs
Enforce site rules and regulations in a professional manner
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
- Working to legislation & regulation
- Security operations
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 |