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Security Officer

ISS Facility Services · London, Greater London

Type
Full-time
Posted
Yesterday

Overview

Your policing background has given you a sharp eye for suspicious activity, the discipline to follow security protocols to the letter, and the composure to handle incidents calmly. You are already practised at managing access, conducting patrols, and interacting with the public in a professional, reassuring manner — all of which are central to this role.

About this role

Contract: Government

Hours of work: 60

Working Pattern: 3 days / 3 nights / 3 rest | 12-hour shifts

Hourly Rate: £14.80

Are you passionate about safety and delivering an outstanding customer experience?

As a Security Officer with ISS UK, you will be at the forefront of creating a safe and secure environment, protecting colleagues, visitors, customers, property, and assets while delivering exemplary security services.

This is a varied and rewarding role that requires vigilance, professionalism, and excellent customer service skills. You will work closely with front-of-house teams, cleaning and maintenance teams, customers, visitors, and members of the public, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the site at all times.

The Role

  • Ensure the safety and security of the site, its occupants, and all assets at all times
  • Remain vigilant and identify, investigate, and report any suspicious activity
  • Prevent unauthorised access and maintain the integrity of all security procedures
  • Carry out routine patrols, including unlocking and locking buildings and setting and unsetting alarm systems
  • Monitor activity across the site and maintain an up-to-date awareness of daily operations and events
  • Provide a professional and welcoming service to colleagues, visitors, contractors, and members of the public
  • Meet and greet visitors, provide assistance when required, and maintain a visible presence throughout the site
  • Check identification cards and access passes to ensure security protocols are maintained
  • Build positive working relationships with customers, colleagues, and external stakeholders
  • Follow all health and safety policies and procedures and report any concerns, incidents, or breaches promptly

About You

  • Previous experience within a security role
  • A valid front-line Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence in security guarding, door supervision, or close protection
  • An understanding of security systems, technologies, and related equipment
  • Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • The ability to remain calm and professional while working under pressure
  • A proactive attitude and commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security and service
  • A willingness to undertake additional screening and clearance checks, including BS7858, DBS, and BPSS checks

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger, #aplacetobeyou,

#facilitiesmanagement

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.

If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team.

To find out more about what we do go here - https://www.uk.issworld.com/

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 70/100

  • Protection & firearms
  • Investigative casework
  • Security operations
  • Training & coaching delivery

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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