Job Description

Portsmouth, United Kingdom | Posted on 19/08/2025

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 training 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: Multi-Site Security Officer

WorkingHours:Zero hours

Location:Various sites - Portsmouth, Southampton, Fareham area

Reporting to: Contracts Manager

Overview

An excitingopportunity has arisen at Anchor Group Services, for anexperienced Security Officer to join our established security teambased in the Hampshire area.

The successfulcandidate must have a valid SIA Licence as a minimum. You willbe required to provide a high level of customer service tovisitors to the site, complete patrols and remain vigilant at alltimes.

Duties include:

• Protectingthe client’s property, people and/or assets by providingsecurity services in direct accordance with the sitespublished Assignment Instructions (AI’s) andsite-specific procedures
  
• Preventinglosses and damage by reporting irregularities; informingoffenders of policy and procedures
  
• Preventing andescalating incidents in a timely, accurate and appropriatemanner to the Control Room/ Shift Manager/OperationsManager/Emergency Services as appropriate for seriousincidents
  
• Completingreports by recording observations, information, occurrences, andsurveillance activities
  
• Maintainingorganisation's stability and reputation by complying withlegal requirements
  
• Contributing toteam effort by accomplishing related results asneeded
  
• Acting as afirst line support to customers and visitors to site,providing a professional and friendly service
  
• Understandingthe needs of our customer, respond accordingly tocustomer queries and requests and take appropriateaction
  
• Maintainingprofessional conduct at all times
  

Requirements

• Full5-year employment checkable history
  
• Validfrontline SIA licence DS or SG
  
• CustomerService experience and confidence to handle conflict in a correctmanner
  
• Flexibleto meet the job requirements
  
• Excellentcommunication skills both written and verbal
  
• Smartappearance and be well-groomed
  
• Reliableand punctual
  
• Highlevel of enthusiasm and passion
  
• Abilityto work in a fast-moving environment
  
• Accessto a range of nationally recognised courses to help further yourcareer, via the Anchor Academy
  
• Accessto SIA and First Aid training at discounted rates, withfinancial support available
  
• Auto Enrolment Pension (if earningsreach the minimum requirement for auto-enrolment)
  
• Wagestream- access to pay as you earn it
  
• Cycleto Work Scheme Available
  
• Fulluniform provided
  
• FreeEmployee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access tocounselling
  
• HospitalSaturday Fund
  
• Rewardand Recognition awards
  

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

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: Portsmouth, Southampton, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville, Eastleigh, Hedge End, Chichester, Petersfield, Winchester, Andover, and Basingstoke.

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.