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Security Officer (Casual)

Carlisle Support Services · London, Greater London

Type
Full-time
Posted
20 days ago

Overview

Your incident management and conflict de-escalation skills from policing are directly applicable here.

About this role

Job Introduction

The Benefits

  • A competitive hourly rate of pay – paid monthly
  • Access to Company Pension Scheme after qualifying period
  • Health and Wellbeing Plans
  • Wagestream - financial flexibility and instant access to earned and authorised wages
  • Fizz Benefits – discounts, rewards, and benefits, helping you save money every day
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Refer a Friend Scheme

The Role

We’re looking for motivated, approachable, and dependable people to join our team. We’re proud to support a diverse workforce and welcome applications from women and people from all walks of life. This role is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to build a fulfilling career in security. Join our team and help to make a positive impact.

We’re Looking For People Who Are

  • Friendly, approachable, and professional in all interactions.
  • Keen to learn, grow, and contribute to a positive team culture.
  • Experienced in customer-facing roles or interested in building those skills.
  • At least 18 years old - licence requirement by the Security Industry Authority.
  • Punctual, dependable, flexible, and assured.
  • SIA Guarding or Door Supervision licence holders.

Previous experience in security is great, but if you’ve only recently got your SIA licence that’s fine. What’s just as important is your enthusiasm and willingness to learn. We will provide all the training and support you need to succeed. Our goal is to help you to become a valued member of the Carlisle team.

Your Core Responsibilities Will Include

  • Offering guidance, information, and a friendly face as a first point of contact for customers.
  • Ensuring the safety and security of colleagues and customers, providing a sense of assurance.
  • Being a smart, approachable, and proactive presence as a security representative.
  • Managing and responding to incidents effectively while remaining calm under pressure.
  • Conducting security patrols, managing access points, and deterring unauthorised activity.
  • Building strong relationships as part of a supportive and professional team.

This role is about more than just security. It’s about making a difference through supporting our customers in your local community. Providing a warm welcome, reassuring presence, and creating a safe environment for all. Apply today to start your journey toward a career with opportunities for development, and recognition.

About Us

We’re proud to work with some of the UK’s most iconic brands. Our venues, include Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Jaguar Land Rover, Tesco, and BBC StudioWorks. Join over 5,000 team members delivering security, events, cleaning, and facilities services across the UK.

We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from parents returning to work, career changers, and those with a passion for making a difference.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Carlisle, Equality, diversity, and inclusion is a core focus in all areas of employment. This includes recruitment and selection, training and development, and promotion. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. We judge all candidates solely on merit and ability.

We employ amazing individuals from all races, genders, sexual orientations, and religions. We have a culture where employees can feel appreciated and valued at work. This culture is free from unlawful or unfair discrimination and values diversity.

We always treat each other fairly and with dignity and respect. Creating an environment where we can all do something amazing for the company and ourselves.

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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Why this fits a police background — match score 80/100

  • Protection & firearms
  • 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
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