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Security Officer VA2872

Anabas · Manchester, Greater Manchester

Type
Full-time
Posted
12 days ago

Overview

Your patrol, incident response and conflict management skills from policing are directly applicable to maintaining a safe corporate environment.

About this role

Company: Anabas

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Anabas is a dynamic national Facilities Management company specialising in supporting corporate office occupiers who value a high-quality workplace experience. We are currently seeking a professional and reliable Corporate Security Officer to join our Security Team.

This role plays an important part in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming environment for our clients employees, visitors and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out regular patrols across the clients site to ensure the safety and security of people, property and assets.
  • Monitor the premises and respond appropriately to incidents, alarms and emergencies.
  • Provide a professional and visible security presence at all times.
  • Support the Account Manager and wider security team with incident response and reporting.
  • Maintain a secure and safe environment for visitors, staff and contractors.
  • Respond to emergencies in line with company procedures and support safe evacuations when required.
  • Assist with managing incidents such as unsocial behaviour, accidents and first aid situations (or supporting trained first aiders).
  • Support the sites Health & Safety objectives and ensure compliance with relevant procedures.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, applicants must have

  • A valid SIA Frontline Licence
  • Previous experience in corporate office security
  • A seamless and traceable 5-year employment history
  • The ability to pass BS7858 security vetting, with full clearance required prior to employment

What We Offer

  • £13.45 per hour
  • 28 days holiday per year, including Bank Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Recognition and reward scheme
  • Life insurance (1x annual salary)
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Recommend a friend scheme
  • Company events
  • Training and development opportunities

If you are a professional security officer who takes pride in delivering excellent service and maintaining safe environments, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and join the Anabas team.

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 75/100

  • Incident command & response
  • 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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