About this role
Description
SIA Stadium Security Officer – Job Advert
IMPORTANT: This is a part‑time role designed to fit around you. All applicants are vetted to BS7858 standard, which requires 5 years’ work history and 5 years’ address history with supporting documents.
We are recruiting professional SIA Stadium Security Officers to support football matches and major events. You will be part of a coordinated matchday team responsible for crowd safety, access control, and maintaining a secure, welcoming environment for supporters, staff, and players.
This role is ideal for reliable, confident individuals who can remain calm under pressure and deliver excellent customer service in a fast‑moving stadium setting.
Key Responsibilities
Manage entry points, conduct ticket checks, and monitor crowd flow
Patrol stands, concourses, turnstiles, and perimeter areas
Maintain the safety of supporters, staff, and players throughout the event
Assist with evacuation procedures and follow stadium safety protocols
Respond quickly and professionally to incidents or medical emergencies
Complete accurate incident and accident reports
Provide clear directions and support to fans in a polite, professional manner
Relay real‑time information to the Safety Officer and Control Room
Monitor for prohibited items and enforce stadium regulations
Carry out any additional duties required to support matchday operations
Requirements
Valid SIA Licence (Door Supervisor preferred for stadium work)
Level 2 Spectator Safety qualification, or currently working towards it
Right to work in the UK
Excellent communication and customer‑service skills
Ability to follow instructions and work within safety procedures
Good physical fitness and stamina for long periods on foot
Reliable, punctual, and professional
Calm, confident, and able to defuse conflict situations
Strong observation skills and attention to detail
Comfortable working in loud, high‑pressure, fast‑moving environments
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 Bristol →Why this fits a police background — match score 85/100
- 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 |