About this role
About Leverage Security
Leverage Security is an established and professional security provider delivering high-quality security services to businesses, residential developments, and corporate clients across the UK. We have built our reputation on reliability, professionalism, operational excellence, and responsive service delivery.
As our operations continue to grow, we are looking to expand our team of dedicated and professional Security Officers.
The Role
We are currently recruiting for part-time, zero-hour, and relief Security Officers to support a variety of assignments across corporate, residential, and commercial sites.
The successful candidates will be responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment while delivering exceptional customer service and representing our company to the highest professional standards.
Key Responsibilities: (Included but not limited)
- Maintain a professional and visible security presence at all times.
- Conduct regular patrols of assigned premises and surrounding areas.
- Monitor and control access and egress to site.
- Respond appropriately to incidents, emergencies, and security concerns.
- Complete accurate reports, logs, and incident records.
- Ensure compliance with site assignment instructions and company procedures.
- Provide excellent customer service to clients, visitors, and members of the public.
Essential Requirements
- A valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence or SIA Security Guard Licence.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Professional appearance and strong customer service focus.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and at short notice when required.
- Right to work in the United Kingdom.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rates of pay.
- Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.
- Ongoing shift opportunities across a range of sites.
- A supportive, professional, and respectful working environment.
- Opportunities to gain experience across diverse security assignments.
- Career development and progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Leverage Security, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, including women, LGBTQ+ individuals, ethnic minority groups, and those traditionally underrepresented within the security industry.
If you are a professional, customer-focused, and reliable Security Officer looking for flexible work with a company that values its people, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of a trusted team delivering professional security services across the UK.
Job Types: Part-time, Temp to perm, Zero hours contract
Pay: £12.71-£12.75 per hour
Benefits
- Company pension
Application question(s)
- Do you have access to a vehicle of your own?
Language
- English (required)
Licence/Certification
- SIA License (required)
Work authorisation
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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 Manchester →Why this fits a police background — match score 90/100
- 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 |