Security Officer

Gloucester, United Kingdom | Posted on 20/07/2026

Job Role: Security Officer

Working Hours: 4 on 4 off shift pattern, 7:00-19:00, 12 hour shifts - average 42 hours per week

Pay: £14.45 per hour

Reporting To: Operations Manager

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 Security 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 security standards are essential.

The successful candidate must have a valid SIA Door Supervisor (DS) Licence as a minimum, with a CCTV licence preferred.

Duties include:

• Protecting the client’s property, people and/or assets by providing security services in accordance with the site’s 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 the organization’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 of the site, providing a professional and friendly service.
• Understanding the needs of our customers, responding accordingly to customer queries and requests and taking appropriate action.
• Maintaining professional conduct at all times.

• Essential: SIA Door Supervisor (DS) Licence
• Preferred: CCTV SIA Licence
• Full 5-year employment checkable history
• 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

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, 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.

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.