Contracted Multi-Site Security Officer

Job Title: Contracted Multi-Site Security Officer

Location: Covering Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton and surrounding South Coast locations

Contracted Hours: 36 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Shift times and days will vary depending on site requirements

Pay Rate: As per site rate

Mileage: Mileage allowance is paid at 15p per mile after the first 20 miles of travel, in line with company policy

Reporting to: Contracts Manager

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Anchor Group Services for an experienced, professional and flexible Security Officer to join our established team as a Contracted Multi-Site Security Officer.

This role is ideal for a reliable, adaptable and professional individual who enjoys working across multiple locations and providing exceptional customer service. You will be responsible for supporting a range of shopping centres and other site across our South Coast portfolio, ensuring the safety and security of visitors, tenants, staff and assets.

As a Contracted Multi-Site Security Officer, you will be allocated shifts across a variety of locations based on operational requirements. This includes providing planned and short-notice cover for holidays, sickness, staff shortages and additional business needs across Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton and the wider South Coast region.

Sites Covered

This role involves providing security support across a number of locations which may include, but are not limited to:

• Fareham Shopping Centre, PO16 0PQ
  
• The Marlands Shopping Centre, SO14 7SJ
  
• Port Solent, PO6 4TP
  
• Rams Walk Shopping Centre, GU32 3JA
  
• Meridian Shopping Centre, PO9 1UN
  
• Additional sites across the South Coast region as required
  

The successful candidate must be prepared to travel to support operational requirements across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Protecting the client's people, property and assets in accordance with Assignment Instructions and site-specific procedures.
  
• Conducting regular internal and external patrols.
  
• Monitoring site activity and maintaining a visible security presence.
  
• Providing a safe and secure environment for visitors, retailers, contractors and staff.
  
• Preventing and reporting incidents, losses, damage and unauthorised access.
  
• Escalating incidents appropriately to site management, the Control Room, Operations Management or Emergency Services where required.
  
• Completing accurate reports, incident logs and patrol records.
  
• Assisting customers and members of the public in a professional and friendly manner.
  
• Responding to customer enquiries and site-related issues efficiently.
  
• Supporting planned and short-notice cover requirements across multiple locations.
  
• Maintaining professional conduct, appearance and company standards at all times.
  
• Working closely with site management and wider security teams to ensure smooth site operations.
  

• Essential: Valid SIA Door Supervisor (DS) or Security Guarding (SG) Licence.
  
• Essential: Valid UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle.
  
• Preferred: Valid CCTV licence
  
• Full 5-year checkable employment history.
  
• Previous security experience.
  
• Excellent customer service skills.
  
• Confidence in handling conflict calmly and professionally.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Flexible approach to working hours, locations and shift patterns.
  
• Reliable, punctual and professional attitude.
  
• Smart appearance and high personal standards.
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  

• Full uniform provided.
  
• Access to nationally recognised training courses through the Anchor Academy.
  
• Access to SIA and First Aid training at discounted rates, with financial support available.
  
• Auto-Enrolment Pension (if earnings reach the minimum requirement for auto-enrolment).
  
• Stream – access to your pay as you earn it.
  
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
  
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, including access to counselling.
  
• Hospital Saturday Fund.
  
• Reward and Recognition Awards.
  

What's Next?

If you would like to be considered for this position, APPLY NOW and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

Other companies may call this role: Security Officer, Multi-Site Security Officer, Shopping Centre Security Officer, Relief Security Officer, Mobile Security Officer, Security Guard, SIA Security Officer, Security Operative, or Security Enforcement Officer.

Within commuting distance of: Southampton, Fareham, Portsmouth, Gosport, Waterlooville, Havant, Eastleigh, Hedge End, Winchester, Chichester, Petersfield and surrounding South Coast areas.