City of London Corporation
Market Constable (Security/Enforcement Team Member)
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Job Title:
Market Constable (Security/Enforcement Team Member)
Posting Start Date:
28/09/2026
Posting End Date:
19/10/2026
Department:
City Surveyor's
Office Location:
Smithfield Market
Level of DBS required for this role:
Standard
Level of vetting required?:
No security vetting is required
Is this a politically restricted post?:
No
Does this post require a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check?:
No
Salary:
£42,427 - £46,851 per annum
(inclusive of Inner London Weighting, 14.28% contractual hours payment and 21% unsocial hours payment)
Contractual Hours:
40 hours per week (includes 1 hour paid lunch break)
Hours of Work/Work Pattern:
Work 8/12 hour shifts as required that cover a 24 hour period, 365 days a year (12 hour shifts are worked on weekends)
Monday to Friday: Early Shift: 6:00am – 14:00pm, Late Shift: 14:00pm – 22:00pm, Night Shift: 22:00pm – 6:00am
Weekends: 10.00am – 10.00pm or 10.00pm – 10.00am
Basis:
Full -Time, Fixed Term until 31 March 2028
Workplace category:
Workplace based
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We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications. We therefore encourage you to apply early.
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About Us
Smithfield Market is a unique and busy working environment where the safety and security of market users, tenants, visitors and staff is paramount.
As part of the City Surveyor’s Department, the Market Constabulary plays an important role in maintaining a safe, secure and well-regulated market environment. Working alongside Market management, tenants, City of London colleagues and the emergency services, our officers help ensure the Market operates safely and effectively around the clock.
The Role
As a
Market Constable
, you will play a key role in maintaining safety, security and good order across Smithfield Market. You will provide an effective 24-hour security presence, helping to prevent and detect crime and unlawful activity, protect Corporation property and ensure Market rules and regulations are followed.
You will patrol the Market, control vehicles and pedestrians, monitor CCTV and ANPR, respond to incidents and emergencies, and support fire, evacuation and first aid procedures. You will investigate incidents, enforce Market rules and regulations, maintain accurate records and reports, and liaise with Market tenants, the public, City of London staff and emergency services.
This is a varied role where no two shifts are necessarily the same. You will need to be alert, responsive and prepared to take appropriate action when circumstances require it.
About You
We are looking for someone who is professional, reliable and con
Requisition Details
- Job ID: #2914
- Employer: City of London Corporation
- Location: Smithfield Market
- Closing Date: 23:59pm on 19 October 2026.
- Contract: Full -Time, Fixed Term until 31 March 2028
- Last Verified: 2026-10-10
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