Job Description

Liverpool, United Kingdom | Posted on 16/10/2025

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.

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Job Description

Job Role: Security Officer (2 positions available)

WorkingHours: Position 1: 40 hours per week, working 5 out of 7 days, as per the site rota.

Position 2: 45 hours per week, working 5 out of 7 days, as per the site rota.

Location: St JohnsShopping Centre, St George's Place, Liverpool, L1 1LY

Overview

An excitingopportunity has arisen at Anchor Group Services, for two experienced SecurityOfficers to join our established security team based at St Johns Shopping Centrein Liverpool.

As aSecurity Officer, you will be responsible for conducting regular patrolsthroughout the shopping centre, monitoring activity to ensure a safe and secureenvironment for all visitors and staff. You will respond promptly toincidents, liaise professionally with members of the public and sitemanagement, and maintain accurate records in line with operational procedures.A strong presence, attention to detail, and commitment to upholding site securitystandards are essential.

Thesuccessful candidate must have a valid SIA Licence as a minimum, with CCTVpreferred but not essential as training will be provided. This is a fully flexible role requiring availability across a variety of days/shift times (including weekends), as per the site rota. Shifts may start as early as 6am, so reliable transport is essential for early starts .

Dutiesinclude:

• Protecting theclient’s property, people and/or assets by providing security services indirect accordance with the sites published Assignment Instructions (AI’s) andsite-specific procedures
• Preventinglosses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing offenders of policyand procedures
• Preventingand escalating incidents in a timely, accurate and appropriate manner to theControl Room/ Shift Manager/Operations Manager/Emergency Services asappropriate for serious incidents
• Operatingand monitoring site CCTV equipment
• Completingreports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillanceactivities
• Maintainingorganisation's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements
• Contributingto team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Acting as afirst line support to customers and visitors to site, providing a professionaland friendly service
• Understandingthe needs of our customer, respond accordingly to customer queries and requestsand take appropriate action
• Maintainingprofessional conduct at all times
  

Requirements

• Full 5-year employment checkable history
  
• Valid frontline SIA licences DS or SG
  
• Customer Service experience and confidence to handleconflict 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 rangeof nationally recognised courses to help further your career, via the AnchorAcademy
  
• Access to SIA andFirst Aid training at discounted rates, with financial support available
  
• Auto EnrolmentPension (if earnings reach the minimum requirement for auto-enrolment)
  
• Stream -access to pay as you earn it
  
• Cycle to WorkScheme Available
  
• Full uniformprovided
  
• Free EmployeeAssistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling
  
• HospitalSaturday Fund
  
• Reward andRecognition awards
  
• Free on-site parking
  

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

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Within commuting distance of: Liverpool, Wavertree,Bootle, Birkenhead, Speke, Huyton, Kirkby, Wallasey, Chester, Southport, StHelens, Wigan, Newton-le-Willows, Runcorn, Widnes, Wirral, Flintshire,Cheshire, Ormskirk, Bromborough, Knutsford, Warrington, Frodsham, Lancashire,Greater Manchester

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.