What security jobs are available in Liverpool?

UKSecurityJobs lists verified security vacancies in Liverpool across Albert Dock and the Waterfront, the M&S Bank Arena and major events, Liverpool ONE and city centre retail, Concert Square and Matthew Street nightlife, Liverpool John Lennon Airport, the Knowledge Quarter corporate offices, and residential and leisure developments on the waterfront. Roles include door supervisor positions, security guard roles, CCTV operator jobs and close protection opportunities. Every role requires a valid SIA licence.

What is BS7858 vetting and do I need it for security jobs in Liverpool?

BS7858 is the British Standard for vetting individuals working in security environments. It requires a verified 5-year employment and address history with no unexplained gaps. Most security employers in Liverpool require BS7858 vetting. UKSecurityJobs candidates complete their full BS7858-ready profile before applying for any role.

How do I register for security jobs in Liverpool?

Register free at UKSecurityJobs, complete your BS7858-ready profile including your SIA licence details, employment history, address history and reference contacts. Your licence will be verified within 24 hours. Once verified, you can apply for security vacancies in Liverpool and across the UK with a single click.

Security Jobs Liverpool — SIA Licensed Vacancies

Security Jobs in Liverpool

Why Security Work in Liverpool?

Liverpool has a diverse and active security market driven by its waterfront venues, extensive licensed premises and major events calendar. Albert Dock and the Waterfront are home to hotels, restaurants and bars requiring round-the-clock security coverage. The M&S Bank Arena is one of the UK's premier concert venues, with Everton's new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium adding further large-scale event security demand. Liverpool ONE and the city centre retail district generate significant static guarding and CCTV roles. Concert Square and Matthew Street form the heart of the city's legendary night-time economy. Liverpool John Lennon Airport employs security professionals across passenger and airside roles throughout the year.

Every vacancy listed on UKSecurityJobs requires a valid SIA licence. Employers on this platform have been verified before they can post a role — and every candidate has a complete, BS7858-ready profile including verified employment history, full address history and reference contacts ready to go.

Door Supervisor Jobs Liverpool

Licensed premises, events and retail security roles requiring an SIA Door Supervisor licence.

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Security Guard Jobs Liverpool

Static guarding, corporate, retail and construction site roles requiring an SIA Security Guard licence.

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CCTV Operator Jobs Liverpool

Control room and public space surveillance roles requiring an SIA CCTV (PSS) licence.

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Close Protection Jobs Liverpool

Personal protection and specialist security roles requiring an SIA Close Protection licence.

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Security Jobs in Liverpool — Frequently Asked Questions

UKSecurityJobs lists verified security vacancies across Merseyside, with the strongest demand in Liverpool city centre. Door supervisor positions are plentiful across Concert Square, Matthew Street and the Ropewalks — Liverpool's core entertainment districts. Albert Dock and the Waterfront generate demand for security officers at hotels, restaurants and leisure venues throughout the year. The M&S Bank Arena and Everton's new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock create major event security recruitment needs. Liverpool ONE and major city centre retail sites employ static guards and CCTV operators. Liverpool John Lennon Airport generates year-round security vacancies in passenger-facing and airside roles. Corporate security positions are available in the Knowledge Quarter and Liverpool Science Park. Every role requires a valid SIA licence.

Yes. All front-line security roles in the UK require a valid SIA licence issued by the Security Industry Authority. Depending on the role, you will need a Door Supervisor, Security Guard, CCTV Operator (PSS) or Close Protection licence. UKSecurityJobs verifies every candidate's licence against the public SIA register before their profile goes live to employers.

BS7858 vetting is widely required across Liverpool's security sector. The standard calls for a verified 5-year employment history with no unexplained gaps, full address history, identity and right to work checks, and criminal record disclosure. In Liverpool, BS7858 compliance is enforced by Liverpool John Lennon Airport's contracted operators, M&S Bank Arena event security providers, and corporate occupiers in the Knowledge Quarter. Waterfront hotel and hospitality venues at Albert Dock and major employers across the city also typically require full pre-employment screening. UKSecurityJobs candidates complete their full BS7858-ready profile — including verified employment history, addresses and reference contacts — before applying for any Liverpool role, giving employers everything needed to begin formal vetting without delay.

Security pay rates in Liverpool vary by role, employer, shift pattern and experience level. Every job listing on UKSecurityJobs displays the pay rate before you apply — there are no hidden rates or bait-and-switch listings. For a full breakdown of current rates by licence type and region, see the UKSecurityJobs Salary Guide.

Register free at UKSecurityJobs and complete your profile — it takes approximately 20 minutes and covers your SIA licence details, employment history, address history and reference contacts. Your SIA licence will be verified within 24 hours. Once verified, you can apply for security vacancies in Liverpool and anywhere in the UK with a single click, without having to fill in another application form.

Yes. Security companies in Liverpool and across the UK can register as employers and post verified security vacancies on the platform. All applications come from SIA-licensed, BS7858-ready candidates — no unsuitable applicants, no unlicensed candidates and no time wasters. Register your company here.