About this role
MAN Commercial Protection are looking for an experienced Security Officer to join us at a site in Bury St Edmunds.
Shift pattern: Monday-Friday
Shift timings: 15:45-00:15
Payrate: £13.95ph
Main Duties
- Dealing with members of the public
- Greet visitors an ensure relevant security procedures are carried out.
- Write accurate incident reports in a timely manner and provide visible high-profile security presence.
- Knowledge of security systems
- Check alarms and log information.
- Respond to and deal with all site incidents and emergencies.
- Patrolling of premises
- Dealing with contractors
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
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.
See all security jobs in Manchester →Why this fits a police background — match score 95/100
- Operational policing route
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 |