Relief Security Officer in Gloucester

• 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​

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Other companies may call this role: Security Officer, Security Guard, Security Personnel, Protection Officer, Loss Prevention Officer, Security Specialist, Safety Officer, Security Coordinator, Security Analyst, Asset Protection Officer, Security Operations Officer, Security Risk Officer, Facilities Security Officer, Protection Officer, Workplace Safety & Security Officer, SIA Security Officer, Security Enforcement Officer

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. 

Job Role: Relief Security Officer

Working Hours: Zero hours

Pay: £14.45 per hour

Location: Gloucester Quays, St. Ann Way, Gloucester, GL1 5SH

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 a variety of days, nights, evenings, and weekend shifts. This is a highly active role that requires officers to maintain a visible presence across Gloucester Quays for the majority of their shift. Applicants must be comfortable spending long periods on their feet and carrying out regular patrols throughout the centre, with officers typically completing over 30,000 steps per day.

There is also the potential for this position to lead to a full-time opportunity for the right candidate, subject to business requirements and successful completion of the probationary period.

Duties include

• Protecting the client’s property, people and/or assets by providing security services in direct accordance with the sites published Assignment Instructions (AI’s) and site-specific procedures
• Preventing 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 organisation's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Acting as a first line support to customers and visitors to site, providing a professional and friendly service
• Understanding the needs of our customer, respond accordingly to customer queries and requests and take appropriate action
• Maintaining professional conduct at all times