Security Officer

Fareham, United Kingdom | Posted on 17/02/2026

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Job Role: Security Officer

Working Hours: 5 on 3 off shift pattern, average 42 hours per week

Pay:£12.91 per hour

Location:Fareham Shopping Centre, PO16 0PQ

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 Fareham Shopping Centre.

As aSecurity Officer, you will be responsible for conducting regular patrols, 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 securitystandards are essential.

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

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
• 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 on the 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

• Full5-year employment checkable history
• Validfrontline 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
• Highlevel of enthusiasm and passion
• Abilityto work in a fast-moving environment
• Accessto a range of nationally recognised courses to help further your career, via the Anchor Academy
• Accessto 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
• Cycleto Work Scheme Available
• Full uniform provided
• Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling
• Hospital Saturday Fund
• Rewardand Recognition awards

What’s Next?

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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.