Security Jobs in the United Kingdom
Risk Management Security Services
£40000 Per Year
High Wycombe, HC
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Operations Manager, Security Response Manager, Duty Manager, Security Patrol Manager, Incident Response Manager, Security Manager, Head of Security, Security Team Manager, Mobile Security Manager, may also be considered for this role. You will work closely with our Control Centre, which is based in High Wycombe, to ensure run sheets/work schedules are always up to date, and amended where required, and that the Patrol and Response Team are functioning to the highest levels possible.
Risk Management Security Services
£45000 Per Year
High Wycombe, HC
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Duty Manager, Project Delivery Manager, Security Manager, Head of Manned Security, Account Manager, Sales Manager, Senior Account Executive, Business Development Manager, Security Team Manager, Site Security Manager, may also be considered for this role. We are seeking an experienced Manager to be responsible for a portfolio of Customers across the Thames Valley to manage all elements of Security to include Manned Guarding, Mobile Patrols and Keyholding.
Rossi Security
£13.85 - £15.5 Per Hour
London, London
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Corporate Security, Security Officer, Security Guard, Experienced Security Officer, Security, Security Enforcement Officer, SIA Licence, SIA Licenced Security Officer, CCTV, Security Support Officer may also be considered for this role. We are now seeking professional, flexible, and customer-focused SIA-licensed Security Officers and Door Supervisors to safeguard a Luxury hotel in Knightsbridge.
Jobheron
£46887.12 Per Year
London, London
Candidates with previous experience or job titles, including; Residential Security Officer, Home Security Agent, Residential Security Patrol, Residential Safety Officer, Residential Security Specialist, Apartment Security Officer, Housing Security Representative, and Residential Protective Agent, may also be considered for this role. As a vital part of their team, reporting directly to the Security Operations Manager, your primary role will be to oversee the security aspects of the premises, ensuring a safe and secure environment for residents and colleagues.
Jobheron
£20202 Per Year
Barnstaple, SW
Candidates with job titles and experience including Security Officer, Security Operative, CCTV Operator, Facilities Operative, and Door Supervisor may be considered for this role. A Security Guard with a valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence is needed to join a dynamic team at a prominent shopping centre in Barnstaple.
Smart Recruit Online
£13.65 Per Hour
Banbury, HC
Industry Recognition: As an SIA approved contractor, ACS Pacesetter, and holder of four NSI Gold accreditations, FRG is known for its commitment to excellence. Are you ready to break the barriers in the Security industry, become an integral part of a growing business, surrounded by amazing people and opportunity.
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£12.21 Per Hour
Cardiff, WA
Industry Recognition: As an SIA approved contractor, ACS Pacesetter, and holder of four NSI Gold accreditations, FRG is known for its commitment to excellence. Are you ready to break the barriers in the Security industry, become an integral part of a growing business, surrounded by amazing people and opportunity.
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£12.21 Per Hour
Bath, SW
Industry Recognition: As an SIA approved contractor, ACS Pacesetter, and holder of four NSI Gold accreditations, FRG is known for its commitment to excellence. Are you ready to break the barriers in the Security industry, become an integral part of a growing business, surrounded by amazing people and opportunity.
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£12.21 Per Hour
Bristol, SW
Industry Recognition: As an SIA approved contractor, ACS Pacesetter, and holder of four NSI Gold accreditations, FRG is known for its commitment to excellence. Are you ready to break the barriers in the Security industry, become an integral part of a growing business, surrounded by amazing people and opportunity.
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£12.21 Per Hour
Exeter, SW
Industry Recognition: As an SIA approved contractor, ACS Pacesetter, and holder of four NSI Gold accreditations, FRG is known for its commitment to excellence. Are you ready to break the barriers in the Security industry, become an integral part of a growing business, surrounded by amazing people and opportunity.
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£12.2 Per Hour
Bournemouth, SW
Industry Recognition: As an SIA approved contractor, ACS Pacesetter, and holder of four NSI Gold accreditations, FRG is known for its commitment to excellence. It is a vibrant community where passion fuels our excellence, integrity guides our conduct, empowerment shapes our successes, and a sense of community binds us together.
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£12.6 Per Hour
Manchester, NW
Industry Recognition: As an SIA approved contractor, ACS Pacesetter, and holder of four NSI Gold accreditations, FRG is known for its commitment to excellence. It is a vibrant community where passion fuels our excellence, integrity guides our conduct, empowerment shapes our successes, and a sense of community binds us together.
Smart Recruit Online
£12.6 Per Hour
Sheffield, Yorkshire
Industry Recognition: As an SIA approved contractor, ACS Pacesetter, and holder of four NSI Gold accreditations, FRG is known for its commitment to excellence. It is a vibrant community where passion fuels our excellence, integrity guides our conduct, empowerment shapes our successes, and a sense of community binds us together.
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£12.6 Per Hour
Nottingham, MID
Industry Recognition: As an SIA approved contractor, ACS Pacesetter, and holder of four NSI Gold accreditations, FRG is known for its commitment to excellence. It is a vibrant community where passion fuels our excellence, integrity guides our conduct, empowerment shapes our successes, and a sense of community binds us together.
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£12.6 Per Hour
Leicester, MID
Industry Recognition: As an SIA approved contractor, ACS Pacesetter, and holder of four NSI Gold accreditations, FRG is known for its commitment to excellence. It is a vibrant community where passion fuels our excellence, integrity guides our conduct, empowerment shapes our successes, and a sense of community binds us together.
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£43000 - £48000 Per Year
Lutterworth, MID
This Security Manager role requires a strategic thinker who can collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement robust security policies, minimise loss and shrinkage, and enhance our overall security framework. We are the UK's leading delivery management company providing efficient, high-quality and competitively priced services across Business Mail, Parcels, Fulfilment and Doordrop Media both in the UK and internationally.
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£32500 - £40600 Per Year
Doncaster, Yorkshire
To lead and develop security officers in the north region, carryout welfare visits, and ensure seamless service delivery whilst promoting our mission statement of Inclusion and Happiness both internally and externally. To coach the security officers to ensure that they are self-developing, providing the best level of service to our customers, following process and procedures, and working effectively as a team.
Cooksongold
Birmingham, MID
As a Site Security Officer in the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter, you will be part of a small friendly team who are responsible for maintaining the security of the site by conducting routine searches, monitoring CCTV and doing daily walk rounds. As part of the new starter vetting process, the successful candidate will be asked to complete a criminal record check from the DBS and asked to provide references; due to the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) please do not disclose referee details on your CV.
Security Jobs Overview
A career in security can be incredibly rewarding, varied, and lucrative. Businesses across the UK depend on security professionals to keep their enterprises, employees, and customers safe, while at a national level, we depend on the military to keep our nation secure from both internal and external threats. There are so many different types of security jobs available, such as:
- serving in the army
- serving in the police or fire departments
- being a security manager of an office complex
- managing alarm systems
- being a bodyguard
The great thing about security work is that the skills are highly transferrable. You could easily transition into the private sector after serving in the armed forces or public sector, and vice versa. Your skills could also be utilized for exciting jobs abroad, or for protecting high-profile figures such as celebrities or politicians.
Security workers come from all walks of life regardless of gender, age, education, and background. If you are interested in exploring more specific security jobs, you may also want to look into:
Security Career Qualifications and Skills
The qualifications required for a job in security entirely depend on the specific job itself and your seniority level. For example, you can join the military from age 16, or the police from age 18. But to join at a senior level, you will likely need to have gone to university first or have earned specific training qualifications.
Many security companies will train you on the job, but some security professionals may first gain undergraduate (or in some cases higher) degrees in cybersecurity, law, criminology, terrorism, and security studies. Skills-wise, many employers will be looking for applicants that are highly disciplined, computer literate, and that possess excellent analytical skills. Typically, security roles will be physically demanding, and so a physical or fitness assessment may be required as part of the application process.
To see what employers are looking for in candidates, you can also check our job descriptions for roles such as security guards and firefighters.
How Much Do Security Jobs Pay?
As there are so many different security roles out there, pay can vary hugely. For example, the average salary for a police officer in the UK is £41,080 a year, whereas the average salary for a security guard is £23,920 per year. Of course, these salaries can increase substantially for more senior roles in these fields. A great way to find out the average salary for specific jobs that interest you is to use an online salary calculator tool.
Update Your Security CV
Almost all security roles will require you to submit a CV as part of your application process. Make sure yours is tailored to this industry. List any specific training or skills you have that are likely to impress a hiring manager. This can include professional as well as volunteer work and relevant extracurricular activities. For example, if you are an accomplished martial arts hobbyist, this is worth mentioning. You can find more tips for CV writing with our many CV samples available. We also have cover letter examples available too.
Preparing for Your Security Job Interview
Once you’ve landed that all-important first interview, it is essential that you do some preparation work beforehand. The interviewer will want to employ a security worker that is self-confident, quick to act on their feet, and, of course, very disciplined. Think of specific professional examples that demonstrate these qualities in advance. For additional interview advice, we have dozens of articles available. These include how to answer challenging questions, and how to remain calm in an intimidating interview scenario.
Research Security Companies That Interest You
A vital part of preparing for your interview is researching the company or organisation you are interviewing at. The interviewer will likely ask you questions about their specific institution and will expect you to have done your homework. Use our company profiles to explore top security companies. Here you will find:
- company size and locations
- company culture
- company social media accounts
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