About this role
Job Summary
Established in 2001, Pace Security Services is a leading provider of manned guarding across London and the Home Counties. We deliver high-quality, professional security officers to world-renowned educational institutes, prestigious residential properties, multi-million-pound corporate offices and far more. Ready to elevate your career in security? Your next opportunity starts here.
Due to exciting expansion, we’re recruiting Security Response Officers for our prestigious
educational client in the Uxbridge area, serving a diverse community of over
16,000 students and 4,500 residents.
Shift Pattern: 2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Off
Shift Times: 07:00-19:00 / 19:00-07:00
Pay Rate: On application
Job Role
· Serve as first responder to intruder and fire alarms, welfare concerns and
medical emergencies across the site.
· Provide a strong visual deterrent against anti-social behaviour and disorder.
· Stay sharp and vigilant at all times.
· Welcome visitors with genuine friendliness and helpfulness.
· Support tenants by resolving problems and issues swiftly.
· Collaborate closely with the client and key stakeholders on site matters.
· Work alongside local law enforcement and emergency services when needed.
Role Requirements
· Valid SIA Door Supervisors licence (essential).
· CCTV licence preferred but not essential.
· Minimum 3 years’ security experience.
· Strong verbal and written English.
· Outstanding customer service skills.
· Quick-thinking and decisive under pressure.
· Physically fit – the role involves significant walking and standing.
Pay: £13.15 per hour
Expected hours: 42.0 per week
Benefits
- Company pension
- On-site parking
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
- 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 |