About this role
Title – Security officer
Pay Rate – £13.67
Shift Timings – Full time, Night shifts, must be fully flexible and able to work weekends
We are recruiting a Security Officer to support the safety and security of one of our clients training facilities. This position requires strong vigilance, professionalism, and strict adherence to security protocols to safeguard personnel, property, and assets.
What will you get in return?
Please note all our roles require transfer to our client on a permanent basis after 12 weeks, with the following amazing benefits being offered upon transfer.
- Company-funded SIA License renewal.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Smart tech – allowing employees to buy the latest tech, deducted from their salaries monthly at no additional interest.
- Salary finance loans and monthly advances.
- Vouchers across various retailers such as Sainsbury’s, Argos, and ASDA, as well as holidays, leisure, fashion, pets, and many more.
- Save as you earn.
- Life cover.
- Private medical cover.
- Childcare vouchers.
- Private pensions.
- Fantastic opportunity to join an evolving family.
Your main responsibilities may include
- Maintain site security in line with Assignment instructions and company policies
- Monitor for risks, respond to incidents, and report health and safety hazards
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and complete required training
- Maintain accurate records and escalate issues when necessary
- You will be given full training for continuous self development
- Conduct regular patrols and ensure adherence to all safety procedures
To succeed in this role, you will need the following
- SIA License- Door supervisor essential
- Must be reliable
- 5-year checkable work/career history.
- Experience in a similar role, would an advantage
- Physically fit to undertake given tasks.
- Possess the ability to work under pressure.
About our company
At BardWood Support Services we are recruitment specialists, supporting the facilities industry in the UK since 2015. We recognize that PEOPLE are our most valued resource and as such we aim to ensure our employees are matched within the right role that suits them, with a view to help them progress.
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 Nottingham →Why this fits a police background — match score 65/100
- Protection & firearms
- 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 |