About this role
Pay: £13.50-£15.00 per hour
Job Summary
We are seeking a vigilant and proactive Security Officer to safeguard our premises, clients, contractors, employees and guests. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for, maintaining a visible presence, preventing incidents, respond to emergencies, conducting patrols, ensure compliance with company policies and site procedures and ensuring a safe environment for everyone on-site.
Responsibilities
- Carrying out thorough searches upon guest entry.
- Conduct regular patrols of the venue to identify and address security concerns promptly.
- Control access to buildings and restricted areas, verifying identification and authorisation.
- Respond promptly to alarms, incidents, or emergencies.
- Cooperate with venue management and emergency services when required.
Requirements
- Valid and in date SIA License
- No less than 2 years experience working in public venue.
- Preferably must provide WAVE and counter terrorism certificate.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond with confidence and effectiveness in situations.
- Excellent observational skills with attention to detail and situational awareness.
- Physical stamina to stand, walk or patrol for extended periods during shifts.
- Flexibility to shift work including: nights, weekends and public holidays.
Join us as a Security Officer and play a vital role in creating a safe, secure environment and become part of an organisation that values integrity and professionalism. We value diligent individuals who thrive in energetic settings and are committed to maintaining high standards of safety and vigilance.
Please submit your CV along with details of your valid SIA licence and any relevant qualifications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Work Location: In person
Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5.0 – 16.0 per week
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 London →Why this fits a police background — match score 80/100
- Protection & firearms
- Multi-agency & police liaison
- Risk & threat assessment
- 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 |