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Security Officer with SC Clearance

Leverage Enterprises Ltd · Birmingham, West Midlands

Salary
£14 an hourEstimated
Type
Full-time
Posted
21 days ago

Overview

Your operational policing experience in incident response and access control is directly applicable.

About this role

About Leverage Security

Leverage Security is an established and professional security provider delivering high-quality security services to businesses, residential developments, corporate clients, and critical infrastructure environments 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 SC Cleared Security Officers.

The Role

We are currently recruiting for part-time, zero-hour, and relief SC Cleared Security Officers to support assignments across corporate, commercial, government, and other security-sensitive environments.

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 to)

  • 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.
  • Adhere to all security, confidentiality, and information-handling requirements applicable to security-cleared environments.

Essential Requirements

  • A valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence or SIA Security Guard Licence.
  • Current and active Security Check (SC) Clearance.
  • Ability to maintain and comply with the requirements of security-cleared assignments.
  • 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.

Desirable Requirements

  • Previous experience working within government, critical infrastructure, corporate, or high-security environments.
  • Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
  • First Aid qualification.
  • CCTV Licence (where applicable).

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 and security-sensitive 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 and are committed to equal opportunities throughout our recruitment and employment practices.

If you are a professional, customer-focused, and reliable SC Cleared Security Officer looking for flexible work with a company that values its people, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Apply today and join a trusted team delivering professional security services across the UK.

Pay: £14.50-£14.55 per hour

Expected hours: 24.0 – 60.0 per week

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.

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Why this fits a police background — match score 75/100

  • Police experience explicitly valued
  • 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
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