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Security Officer

Kingdom Services Group Ltd · London, Greater London

Type
Full-time
Posted
8 days ago

Overview

Your patrol, incident response, and conflict management skills from policing transfer directly to this security role.

About this role

Security Officer (SIA Door Supervisor) - Edmonton Green Shopping Centre (N9 0TZ)

Position: Full Time / Temp

Pay Rate: £13.45 per hour

Hours: 30 Hours Per Week

Shift Pattern: Monday to Sunday, 4 on 4 off rotation

Shifts: 07:00 to 19:00 and 19:00 to 07:00

Role Overview

We are seeking a professional and customer-focused SIA Door Supervisor to join the security team at Edmonton Green Shopping Centre. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of visitors, tenants, contractors, and staff while maintaining a welcoming environment within the centre.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct regular patrols throughout the shopping centre and surrounding areas.
  • Maintain a visible security presence to deter crime and anti-social behaviour.
  • Provide excellent customer service and assistance to visitors.
  • Monitor public areas and respond appropriately to incidents.
  • Enforce centre policies, including no-alcohol and designated smoking area regulations.
  • Assist with lost children, vulnerable persons, and customer enquiries.
  • Support retailers with shoplifting incidents while adhering to company procedures.
  • Monitor and report health and safety hazards, defects, fire risks, and security concerns.
  • Ensure rear fire exits remain clear and accessible.
  • Report all incidents and maintain accurate records.
  • Liaise with emergency services and centre management when required.
  • Carry out inspections of vacant units, common areas, lighting, and security systems.
  • Meet and greet contractors and visitors while maintaining security procedures.

Essential Requirements

  • Valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
  • Strong observational and incident reporting skills.
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to work flexible shifts.
  • Basic IT skills for reporting and security systems.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Experience

  • Previous shopping centre, retail, or customer-facing security experience.
  • Experience dealing with anti-social behaviour and shoplifting incidents.
  • Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
  • CCTV experience would be advantageous.

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rate of £13.45 per hour.
  • Overtime opportunities available.
  • Ongoing training and development.
  • Supportive team environment.
  • Career progression opportunities within the security industry.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an experienced SIA Door Supervisor with strong customer service skills, a proactive approach to security, and the confidence to engage professionally with members of the public, retailers, contractors, and emergency services. Experience within a shopping centre or retail environment would be highly beneficial.

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 85/100

  • Protection & firearms
  • Multi-agency & police liaison
  • 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
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