About this role
Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour
Hours: 48 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Shift Times: 18:00 - 06:00
Contract: Permanent
We are currently recruiting for a professional and reliable Security Officer to join our team at Sanctuary Housing, Hampton View. This role is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for residents, visitors and staff through proactive security measures, regular patrols and excellent customer service. The successful candidate will work night shifts and play a key role in protecting people, property and assets across the site.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct regular internal and external patrols of the premises.
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for residents, visitors and staff.
- Monitor access and egress, challenging unauthorised persons where necessary.
- Respond to incidents, alarms and emergency situations in a professional manner.
- Complete accurate incident, patrol and occurrence reports.
- Monitor CCTV and security systems where required.
- Provide excellent customer service and act as a visible security presence.
- Ensure all site security procedures and health and safety requirements are followed.
Essential Requirements
- Valid SIA Security Licence.
- Enhanced DBS check.
- Previous experience within the security industry.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
- Good report writing and observation skills.
- Reliable, professional and punctual approach to work.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will be confident working independently, have excellent attention to detail and be committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment. Previous experience within housing, residential or customer-facing security roles would be advantageous.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Security Officer seeking stable hours and a permanent position within a professional security team.
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 Birmingham →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 |