About this role
Job Overview
Join our dynamic security team as a SIA Security Officer, where your vigilance and dedication will ensure the safety and protection of our premises, staff, and visitors. In this vital role, you will be responsible for maintaining a secure environment through proactive surveillance, loss prevention strategies, and effective incident response. Your keen eye for detail and commitment to safety will help foster a secure atmosphere that allows our operations to run smoothly and confidently.
Duties
- Perform regular patrols of the property to deter theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access, ensuring all areas remain secure.
- Implement loss prevention measures by monitoring high-risk zones and assisting in the detection of theft or inventory discrepancies.
- Respond promptly to security incidents or emergencies, providing first aid when necessary and coordinating with emergency services as required.
- Verify the identity of visitors, contractors, and staff entering the site, maintaining accurate access logs and ensuring compliance with security protocols.
- Maintain detailed records of daily activities, incidents, and surveillance footage in accordance with company policies.
- Assist in training new team members on security procedures and CCTV operation to uphold high standards of safety.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of surveillance techniques and effectively monitor premises.
- Proven experience in loss prevention strategies to minimize theft and inventory loss.
- Ability to respond calmly and efficiently during emergencies, including providing first aid when needed.
- Excellent observational skills with a keen eye for detail to identify potential security threats promptly.
- Good communication skills for clear reporting and interaction with team members, visitors, and emergency responders.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high levels of alertness.
Join us as a SIA Security Officer and be part of a committed team dedicated to creating a safe environment where everyone can thrive!
Pay: £12.71-£13.50 per hour
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
- Incident command & response
- Protection & firearms
- Multi-agency & police liaison
- Surveillance & covert work
- 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 |