Relief Security Officer

Anchor Group Services Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading security service provider in Gloucester is seeking an experienced Security Officer to join their team. You will conduct patrols, respond to incidents, and ensure safety for visitors and staff at the shopping centre. The ideal candidate will have a valid SIA licence, excellent communication skills, and be flexible with working shifts. This role offers competitive pay and the opportunity for professional development through the Anchor Academy.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

Wage advances with Wagestream

On-site parking

Access to training through Anchor Academy

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Must have a valid SIA Licence.
• Full 5-year employment checkable history.
• Flexible to meet job requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular patrols and monitor activity.
• Respond promptly to incidents and maintain records.
• Provide professional service to customers.

Skills

Customer service experience

Excellent communication skills

Security awareness

Education

Valid frontline SIA licence DS or SG

Job description

Gloucester, United Kingdom | Posted on 13/01/2026

With a wide range of roles available nationwide, you can find your perfect fit at Anchor. A company is nothing without the people in it, and we pride ourselves on our commitment to you, and with perks like our own employee assistance programme, wage advances with 'Wagestream', and a dedicated manager, we are industry leading employers.

With hundreds of accredited online trainingต่าง options through our own Anchor Academy, you will be given the opportunity to progress your career in a way that suits you.

Apply today and become part of Team Anchor, we are excited to be a part of your journey.

Job Description

Job Role: Security Officer

Working Hours: Zero hours

Pay: £13.60 per hour

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Anchor Group Services, for an experienced security officer to join our established security team based at Gloucester Quays as a Relief Security Officer.

You will be responsible for conducting regular patrols throughout the shopping centre, monitoring activity to ensure a safe and secure environment for all visitors and staff. You will respond promptly to incidents, liaise professionally with members of the public and site management, and maintain accurate records in line with operational procedures. A strong presence, attention to detail, and commitment to upholding site security standards are essential.

As a Relief Security Officer, you will be required to support the site security team by being flexible and reliable to cover shifts as required, this includes working a variety of hours and shifts.

The successful candidate must have a valid SIA Licence as a minimum, with CCTV preferred but not essential as training will be provided.

Duties include:

• Protect the client’s property, people and/or assets byEstoy providing security services in accordance with the site’s published Assignment Instructions and site‑specific procedures.
• Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing offenders of policy and procedures.
• Preventing and escalating incidents in a timely, accurate and appropriate manner to the Control Room / Shift Manager / Operations Manager / Emergency Services as appropriate for serious incidents.
• Operating and monitoring site CCTV equipment.
• Completing reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities.
• Maintaining the organisation’s void stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements.
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as owed.
• Acting as a first line support to customers and visitors to the site, providing a professional and friendly service.
• Understanding the needs of our customer, responding accordingly to customer queries and requests and taking appropriate action.
• Maintaining professional conduct at all times.

Requirements

• Full 5‑year employment checkable history.
• Valid frontline SIA licence DS or SG.
• Customer service experience and confidence to handle conflict in a correct manner.
• Flexible to meet the job requirements.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Smart appearance and be well‑groomed.
• Reliable and punctual.
• High level of enthusiasm and passion.
• Ability to work in a fast‑moving environment.
• Access to a range of nationally recognised courses to help further your career via 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 pay as you earn it.
• Cycle to Work scheme available.
• Full uniform provided.
• Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling.
• Hospital Saturday Fund.
• Reward and recognition awards.
• Free on‑site parking.

What’s Next?

If you would like to be considered for this position, APPLY NOW and we will be in touch.

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Within commuting distance of: Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Tetbury, Cirencester, Churchdown, Painswick, Fairford, Evesham, Chipping Sodbury, Malmesbury, Wickwar, Naunton, Northleach, Bibury, South Cerney, Great Malvern, Mangotsfield, Kingswood, Castle Combe, Chepstow.

Anchor Group Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.