Work where the standard is the point.
SHADO is built on the people who hold the post, write the report and make the call at three in the morning. First posting or twenty years of service — the work is taken seriously here.
An organisation that runs on its values.
We assess before we deploy, and hold the same standard from the gate to the boardroom.
You are deployed to a plan, not just to a post
Every site begins with an assessment. You are told what your post is for and what you are expected to notice, so the work has a reason behind it.
Training and supervision are part of the job
Induction and refresher training are built into the way we deploy. Supervision is there to correct and support you, not only to catch you out.
Your work is recorded and it counts
Registers, reports and drill results are kept properly. That paperwork is what lets good performance be recognised rather than assumed.
One standard, from guard to consultant
The same expectations of honesty, turnout and reporting apply at every level. Nobody is exempt because of rank or role.
A structure that will feel familiar
Clear chain of command, written orders, briefings and handovers. If you have served, you will recognise how this operation is run.
Careers, not just placements
Guards become head guards, then supervisors, then officers. We would rather promote someone who knows the site than bring in a stranger.
A veteran-led company, by design.
SHADO was founded by a Military Intelligence veteran of the Indian Army. That is why the company is organised the way it is, and why a service record is read here with real understanding.
Your service record is understood, not guessed at
Trade, appointment, unit and the responsibility you actually carried mean something to the people reading your application. You will not have to translate your career into civilian terms before anyone takes it seriously.
The skills transfer directly
Duty discipline, briefing and debriefing, reporting, weapon handling, drill instruction, signals and operations-room work all map onto roles we deploy for every day.
There is a route beyond the gate
Ex-servicemen and ex-police personnel move into supervision, site command, training and investigations. A service background is a starting point here, not a ceiling.
Widows and dependants are welcome to apply
Applications from ex-servicemen's families are read with the same seriousness, for field and office roles alike.
Two tracks. One standard.
We recruit continuously across both tracks. Open any role to see what it involves.
Field & uniformed roles
Posted, supervised and accountable roles on client premises. These are the people a client sees every day, and the standard they hold is the standard SHADO is judged by.
Security GuardHold a post to a written duty plan — controlling access, observing accurately and reporting what you see.
What the job involves
- Man the assigned post and carry out the duties written in the site SOP
- Control the movement of people, vehicles and material at gates and entry points
- Maintain visitor, material and vehicle registers legibly and in real time
- Conduct patrols on the rounds and timings set for the site
- Report incidents, faults and anything unusual to the supervisor immediately
What we ask for
- Physically fit and able to remain alert through a full shift
- Able to read, write and maintain a duty register in Hindi, English or the local language
- Willing to work in shifts, including nights and public holidays
- Clean personal record and documents available for verification
- Presentable, punctual and courteous with client staff and visitors
Who this suits
Suits ex-servicemen, ex-Home Guard and first-time entrants with the right attitude — discipline and reliability matter more than prior experience.
Head GuardThe senior guard on a shift — sets the standard on the ground and holds the post log together.
What the job involves
- Take and hand over charge of the shift, with a documented handover
- Brief guards on post duties, alerts and any change to the site plan
- Check turnout, attendance and post occupancy through the shift
- Take first action on incidents and escalate correctly to the supervisor
- Keep gate, patrol and key registers accurate and up to date
What we ask for
- Prior experience on a security post, with a record of steady attendance
- Able to instruct and correct a small team without conflict
- Comfortable writing clear shift reports and handover notes
- Sound understanding of access control and emergency response basics
- Willing to work in shifts and step in at short notice when needed
Who this suits
Commonly filled by experienced guards ready for their first supervisory step, and by ex-servicemen from junior leadership appointments.
Security SupervisorRun the shift — deployment, discipline, registers and the first line of client communication.
What the job involves
- Deploy personnel across posts and cover absences without leaving gaps
- Conduct shift briefings, turnout checks and surprise post checks
- Investigate and record incidents, then escalate with a written report
- Act as the day-to-day point of contact for the client's site team
- Maintain the site's registers, patrol records and duty documentation
What we ask for
- Supervisory experience in security, or equivalent leadership experience in uniform
- Able to write a clear incident report in English or Hindi
- Confident handling disputes, grievances and pressure calmly
- Working knowledge of access control, fire safety basics and emergency drills
- Comfortable using a smartphone for attendance, reporting and photographs
Who this suits
A natural fit for ex-servicemen and ex-police personnel who have supervised people, and for supervisors from industrial or corporate sites.
Security OfficerOwn security at a site — the plan, the people, the records and the relationship with the client.
What the job involves
- Hold overall responsibility for security at the assigned site or premises
- Implement and keep current the site security plan and standard operating procedures
- Supervise supervisors and guards, and manage rosters, training and discipline
- Liaise with client management, local authorities and emergency services
- Analyse incidents and recurring gaps, and recommend corrective measures
What we ask for
- Substantial experience in physical security, with responsibility for a full site
- Able to draft SOPs, incident reports and periodic security reports
- Understanding of access control, surveillance, fire safety and emergency preparedness
- Sound judgement under pressure and the confidence to hold a standard
- Graduate-level education, or equivalent experience in the armed forces or police
Who this suits
Frequently held by retired officers and JCOs from the armed forces, and by officers from the police and paramilitary services.
Gunman / Armed GuardArmed protective duty for cash, valuables, premises or a protected person — under strict, documented control.
What the job involves
- Perform armed guarding duties strictly within the terms of the deployment
- Maintain the weapon, ammunition and associated records to the required standard
- Escort cash, valuables or a protected person as briefed for the task
- Follow escalation and use-of-force protocols without deviation
- Report every deviation, incident or discharge immediately and in writing
What we ask for
- Valid, current firearms licence and the ability to produce it for verification
- Demonstrable weapon-handling competence and firing proficiency
- Prior armed service in the armed forces, police or paramilitary is strongly preferred
- Excellent discipline, temperament and situational awareness
- Full documentation available for background verification
Who this suits
Almost always ex-armed forces, ex-police or ex-paramilitary. Licensing and verification are mandatory and non-negotiable for this role.
Event Security PersonnelCrowd, access and perimeter duty for events — high visibility, high pressure, short deployments.
What the job involves
- Manage entry, ticketing or accreditation checks at event access points
- Carry out frisking and bag checks courteously and correctly
- Hold crowd lines, keep gangways clear and manage queue movement
- Assist with evacuation and emergency routes if an incident occurs
- Report crowd build-up, disturbances and hazards to the event control point
What we ask for
- Physically fit and able to stand and move for extended periods
- Calm, polite and firm with the public, including in confrontation
- Available for short-notice, weekend and late-night deployments
- Able to follow a briefing precisely and stay in the assigned sector
- Clean personal record and documents available for verification
Who this suits
Suits guards seeking varied deployments, sportspeople and ex-servicemen comfortable in fast-moving crowd environments.
Executive Protection OfficerClose protection for individuals and families — discreet, prepared and always a step ahead of the route.
What the job involves
- Provide close protection to the principal at residence, office and in transit
- Carry out advance checks of routes, venues and vehicle arrangements
- Coordinate with drivers, household staff and venue security
- Maintain absolute discretion regarding the principal's movements and affairs
- Respond decisively to a threat and manage the principal to safety
What we ask for
- Background in close protection, commando, special forces or police protection duty
- Excellent physical fitness, driving competence and situational awareness
- Presentable, articulate and comfortable in corporate and social settings
- Absolute confidentiality — this is the core requirement of the role
- Willing to travel at short notice and keep irregular hours
Who this suits
Ex-special forces, ex-commando and ex-police protection personnel are the natural pool for this role.
Control Room / CCTV OperatorWatch, notice and act — the eyes of the site and the first link in every escalation chain.
What the job involves
- Monitor camera feeds, alarms and access control systems through the shift
- Identify unusual movement or behaviour and raise it immediately
- Log every event, alarm and escalation accurately with time stamps
- Coordinate the response between posts, patrols and the supervisor
- Report camera, recording and system faults so they are rectified quickly
What we ask for
- Comfortable with computers, video management software and basic troubleshooting
- Sustained concentration — the ability to watch attentively for long stretches
- Clear written logging in English, and clear speech over radio or telephone
- Willing to work rotating shifts including nights
- Prior CCTV, control room or communications experience is an advantage
Who this suits
Suits ex-servicemen from signals, radar and operations-room trades, and candidates with technical or IT aptitude.
Professional & specialist roles
Advisory, investigative and management roles that carry judgement rather than a post. The work is analytical, written and client-facing, and the standard of evidence is high.
Security Consultant / AuditorRead a site the way an adversary would, then write the plan that closes what you found.
What the job involves
- Conduct security audits, vulnerability assessments and risk assessments on client sites
- Test the distance between the written SOP and what actually happens on the ground
- Draft security master plans, SOPs and policy documents
- Advise on access control, surveillance and security technology requirements
- Present findings and a prioritised, costed roadmap to client leadership
What we ask for
- Strong analytical ability and genuinely good written English
- Experience in security, risk, audit, intelligence or law enforcement
- Comfortable challenging a client's assumptions with evidence, not opinion
- Working knowledge of physical security systems and emergency preparedness
- Willing to travel to client sites across India
Who this suits
Ex-intelligence, ex-military and ex-police officers with staff or audit experience, and consultants from risk and corporate security backgrounds.
InvestigatorTurn suspicion into verified fact — discreetly, lawfully and with evidence that stands up.
What the job involves
- Plan and conduct corporate, theft, fraud and misconduct investigations
- Collect, corroborate and preserve evidence to a defensible standard
- Conduct interviews and record statements accurately and fairly
- Carry out discreet enquiries and due diligence on people and entities
- Produce clear, factual investigation reports a client can act on
What we ask for
- Investigative experience in police, intelligence, audit, insurance or corporate enquiry
- Rigour in separating what is proven from what is merely suspected
- Excellent report writing and interview technique
- Absolute discretion and sound judgement on lawful methods
- Willing to travel and work irregular hours when a case demands it
Who this suits
Ex-police investigators, ex-intelligence personnel and experienced corporate investigators fit this work naturally.
Background Verification ExecutiveCheck what people claim — employment, education, address and record — carefully and on time.
What the job involves
- Verify employment, education, address, identity and reference details
- Coordinate field checks and follow up with institutions and former employers
- Record findings accurately, flagging discrepancies rather than smoothing them over
- Maintain case trackers and keep turnaround commitments to clients
- Handle candidate data confidentially and only for the purpose it was given
What we ask for
- Methodical, persistent and comfortable making a high volume of follow-up calls
- Good spoken and written communication in English and Hindi
- Competent with spreadsheets, trackers and case management tools
- Careful with detail — a verification is only worth its accuracy
- Graduate-level education preferred
Who this suits
Suits candidates from HR operations, KYC, insurance verification and back-office process backgrounds.
Site / Operations ManagerOwn the delivery — deployment strength, supervision, client relationship and the numbers behind them.
What the job involves
- Manage deployment strength, rosters and coverage across assigned sites
- Supervise security officers and supervisors, and hold operational standards
- Run the client relationship day to day, including reviews and escalations
- Drive recruitment, induction and retention for the sites you cover
- Track attendance, incidents and compliance documentation for each site
What we ask for
- Operational management experience, ideally in security, facilities or manpower services
- Able to manage several sites and competing priorities without dropping detail
- Confident in client meetings and in difficult conversations
- Comfortable with rosters, MIS reporting and basic commercial discipline
- Willing to travel between sites and respond to escalations out of hours
Who this suits
Ex-servicemen from administrative and logistics appointments, and managers from facilities, manpower or industrial operations.
Training OfficerBuild the standard — induct, drill and re-train the people who represent SHADO on client sites.
What the job involves
- Deliver induction and refresher training for guards, supervisors and officers
- Run drills on access control, fire response, evacuation and emergency procedure
- Assess turnout, drill and discipline, and record the outcome for each person
- Keep training content current with client requirements and site risk
- Identify weak areas from incident trends and re-train against them
What we ask for
- Instructional experience in the armed forces, police, paramilitary or a training establishment
- Able to teach clearly to mixed literacy and language levels without condescension
- Sound knowledge of physical security, fire safety and emergency procedure
- Patience, presence and the credibility that makes a class listen
- Willing to travel to sites to train personnel in place
Who this suits
A strong fit for retired instructors and drill staff from the armed forces and police training establishments.
Client ServicingBe the line between the client and the operation — responsive, straight and never over-promising.
What the job involves
- Serve as the point of contact for assigned client accounts
- Run periodic service reviews and record what was agreed
- Track and close client requests, complaints and escalations
- Coordinate between the client and operations so commitments are met
- Maintain account documentation, correspondence and review records
What we ask for
- Strong spoken and written communication in English and Hindi
- Calm, organised and reliable in following through on commitments
- Comfortable with email, spreadsheets and reporting formats
- Honest under pressure — an accurate answer beats a comfortable one
- Graduate-level education preferred
Who this suits
Suits candidates from account management, service delivery, facilities or corporate front-office backgrounds.
Not seeing your role? Apply anyway and choose the general application option on the form. Applications are kept on file and read against new requirements as they come up.
Five stages, and you will know where you stand.
Recruitment is on merit. We never charge candidates a fee — if anyone asks you for money, tell us.
Application
Send the form on this page. Tell us the role you are after, where you can work and what you have done — that is enough to start.
Screening Call
A short conversation about your experience, the role, shift patterns and where you are available to be posted.
Assessment
Field roles are assessed on fitness, turnout, alertness and basic drill. Professional roles are assessed on judgement, a written exercise and an interview.
Verification
Identity, address, education, employment and personal record are verified, and role-specific licences are checked, before any offer is confirmed.
Induction
Induction training on conduct, reporting, emergency procedure and the specific site SOP before you take charge of a post.
Six things we weigh above everything else.
Experience helps and qualifications help, but these are the qualities that decide whether someone succeeds here — in a uniform or at a desk.
Reliability
You turn up, on time, in the right turnout, on the days you said you would. In this line of work that single quality outranks almost everything else.
Honest reporting
You write down what actually happened — including the part that reflects badly on you. An inconvenient fact reported early is worth more than a tidy report.
Alertness
You notice what has changed: the vehicle that does not belong, the door that is normally locked, the person who is not behaving like a visitor.
Conduct
You are courteous with client staff and firm with anyone who should not be there, and you can tell which situation you are in.
Confidentiality
What you see on a client site stays on that client site. This applies as much to a guard at the gate as to an investigator on a case.
Willingness to learn
You accept correction, attend the training and improve. We would rather hire someone coachable than someone who already knows everything.
Send us your details. A person will read them.
Two minutes. Tell us the role, where you can work and what you have done.
A few practical things.
There is no file upload on this form. Send the form first, then email your CV or service documents to the address below quoting the same name and the role you applied for, and the two will be put together.
If the role you want is not listed, apply anyway and choose the general application option. We recruit continuously across both tracks, and applications are kept on file for future requirements.
Applications are read by our team, not by an automated filter. If your experience does not fit the role you chose but fits another, we will tell you.
Security. Intelligence. Assurance.