About this role
We are seeking a motivated and observant Trainee Surveillance Officer to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to begin a career in surveillance, investigations, and security operations. You will become responsible for protection of Company assets and safeguarding operational licences, by ensuring requirements under the Gambling Act 2005, Licensing Act 2003 and other relevant legislation and guidance are complied with.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor CCTV across gaming floors, cash handling areas, entrances, and other sensitive locations.
- Observe gaming activities to identify potential cheating, fraud, theft, collusion, or breaches of gaming procedures.
- Assist in protecting company assets, customers, and employees by identifying and reporting suspicious or unusual behaviour.
- Support investigations by reviewing surveillance footage and gathering relevant evidence when required.
- Work closely with operational departments, the security team, and management to ensure compliance with casino policies and procedures.
- Monitor customer and staff activity to promote a safe, secure, and responsible gaming environment.
- Operate and maintain surveillance systems, ensuring equipment is functioning effectively and any faults are reported promptly.
- Adhere to strict confidentiality requirements regarding surveillance operations and sensitive information.
- Stay up to date with gaming regulations, internal controls, and surveillance best practices through ongoing training and development.
What We're Looking For
- Hold a current PFL
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to maintain concentration for extended periods.
- Strong analytical and observational skills.
- The ability to remain calm and objective when reviewing incidents.
- A high level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
- Good written communication skills with the ability to produce clear and accurate reports.
- Willingness to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays as required by casino operations.
- One year of casino experience would be an advantage.
What We Offer
- Tronc which currently pays between £700-£1000+ per month.
- 50% discount in the Hippodrome Casino's restaurants & bars.
- 30% off Magic Mike Live tickets for friends and family.
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
- Mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Access to discounts for many retailers, leisure, food and entertainment establishments.
- Season ticket loans.
- Salary exchange Cycle to Work & Tusker electric vehicle schemes.
- Excellent foreign exchange rates.
- Life assurance.
- Company pension.
Trainee Surveillance Officer
London, Greater London, United Kingdom
WC2H 7JH
£31,220 per year (plus tronc)
Permanent - Full-time
About investigation roles for ex-police
Investigator roles across corporate, insurance, financial and public-sector settings. Interviewing (PEACE), evidence handling, disclosure and case-file discipline are exactly what these employers struggle to hire.
See all investigation jobs in London →Why this fits a police background — match score 80/100
- Financial crime & fraud
- Investigative casework
- Surveillance & covert work
- Working to legislation & regulation
- Security operations
What investigation roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Claims / junior investigator | £28,000–£38,000 |
| Corporate / counter-fraud investigator | £35,000–£48,000 |
| Senior investigator | £48,000–£65,000 |
| Investigations manager | £60,000–£85,000 |