About this role
Interris looking to recruit ex-Military and ex-Police Security Officers for new highly desirable security positions in Central London.
We will be looking for a high number of professional experienced security operators. Our preference is to recruit those currently holding a Frontline SIA Close Protection Licence, but Security Guard and Door Supervisor will be considered for the right applicants with relevant previous experience.
Whilst our priority is to first allocate full time positions we will also consider personnel who would be happy to work on an ad hoc basis around other formalised contracts to allow maximum flexibility.
Security Specialist Officer
The Security Specialist Officer is to provide an intelligent and highly visible security presence for an international retailer, known as a leader in their field. This is a position for which we are seeking experienced highly professional operators who will be instrumental in assisting in deterring and reducing theft at the various retail locations, with a primary focus on ‘Grab and Run’ incidents.
Responsibilities
The Security Specialist Officer will perform various duties including, but not limited to:
- Implementing security tools and techniques to deter and to prevent the possibility of physical assault to staff or customers
- Observe and detect, deter and deny, and if required prevent injury to others by subjects visually identified as individuals who are engaged in ‘Grab and Run’ incidents
- Respond to safety and emergency-related incidents
Requirements
- An active SIA License (Close Protection Preferred)
- Available to work on a full-time basis and must be flexible and adaptable to changes in the schedule due to the client needs and requirements
- Understanding of legislation and The Police and Criminal Evidence Act
- Excellent customer service skills and presentable appearance
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
- Must demonstrate knowledge about law enforcement and civil recovery
- Other certifications and qualifications are considered advantageous
Terms and Benefits
- Working 4 days on and 4 days off
- Up to 28 days of Annual Leave (pro rata)
- Company Pension Scheme
- Rates £20.00 per hour
- Uniform Provided
Please note, due to the high amount of CVs received, we are only able to contact applicants who most closely match the above requirements, thank you.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £20.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate
- London, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s)
- Which country armed forces operative you have been serving?
Experience
- military: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification
- SIA DS, CP (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.
See all security jobs in London →Why this fits a police background — match score 85/100
- Police experience explicitly valued
- Protection & firearms
- Multi-agency & police liaison
- Working to legislation & regulation
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 |