Police Accredited Patrol Officer

Company: Parkguard Ltd
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Location: London
Job Description:

Parkguard Ltd is a trusted service provider to Local Authorities and Police forces across London and Hertfordshire, delivering community safety and street-based patrol services. We’re currently growing fast and looking for dedicated people to join our frontline team.

Patrol Officer – Parkguard Ltd

Various contracts across North, East, South & West London and Hertfordshire

£15+ per hour | Full-time, from 45 hrs/week

Parkguard Ltd is a leading service provider to Local Authorities and Police. We’re recruiting Patrol Officers to carry out uniformed street patrols across parks, estates and night-time economy areas — preventing crime, tackling anti-social behaviour, and keeping communities safe.

What you’ll do

  • Assist and support the public on behalf of the Local Authority with regard to safety and welfare
  • Gather information and intelligence for directed action against offenders, sharing information and facilitating cross-border liaison
  • Detect, disrupt and deter offenders, taking appropriate enforcement action where required
  • Process persons for relevant offences, ensuring all matters are handled promptly and efficiently in line with service and legal requirements
  • Provide education and awareness-based patrols to manage ASB, prevent crime and tackle nuisance across the borough/area
  • Target hotspot locations identified by the public and Police, prioritising low-level and quality-of-life issues
  • Work in partnership with Police, Intelligence Units, Crime Reduction and Community Safety Partnerships
  • Help reduce the fear of crime and improve public reassurance through committed liaison and attendance at Council, Police and public meetings
  • What you’ll need

    • Valid SIA Door Supervisor or Close Protection Licence
    • Full driving licence and own transport
    • Willingness to work unsocial hours (mostly 11:30pm–2:30am)
    • Physical fitness and confidence handling difficult situations
    • Backgrounds in Police, Military, SIA Security, Bailiff or Enforcement work welcome

    What we offer

    • 28 days paid annual leave
    • Company pension scheme
    • Full uniform, kit and training provided (including CSAS)
    • Free parking on shift

    This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All successful candidates will undergo full Police vetting.

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    Posted: September 22nd, 2026