About this role
MAN Commercial Protection are looking for experienced Security Officers to join us, at a site in Manchester M50.
Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off 12 hour night shift.
Shift timings: 19:00-07:00
Payrate: £12.71ph
Main Duties
- Greet visitors and ensure relevant security procedures are carried out.
- Write accurate incident reports in a timely manner and provide visible high-profile security presence.
- Check alarms and log information.
- Respond to and deal with all site incidents and emergencies.
- Patrolling of premises
- Monitor CCTV systems when required
- Dealing with contractors
- Access control
The ideal candidate must have
- You must be able to work on your own initiative
- Full 5-year checkable work/education history
- You MUST hold a valid SIA DS or SG licence
- Full Driving Licence
Benefits
- Full uniform supplied
- Access to in-house training (SIA and First Aid)
- Double pay on Bank Holidays
- Free International Professional Security Association (IPSA) membership
- Access to 24-hour counselling helpline through IPSA
- Access to 24-hour legal helpline through IPSA
- Perks At Work - High Street Discount Scheme
If this sounds like the ideal role for you, please apply with your CV we look forward to hearing from you!
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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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 |