Contracted Multi-Site Security Officer

Southampton, United Kingdom | Posted on 04/08/2026

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Job Title: Contracted Multi-Site Security Officer

Location: Covering Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton and surrounding South Coast locations

Contracted

Hours:

36 hoursper week

Shift Pattern: Shift times and days willvary depending on site requirements

Mileage: Mileage allowance is paid at 15p per mile after thefirst 20 miles of travel, in line with company policy

Reporting to: Contracts Manager

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Anchor Group Services for an experienced, professional and flexible Security Officer to join our established team as a Contracted Multi-Site Security Officer.

This role is ideal for a reliable, adaptable and professionalindividual who enjoys working across multiple locations and providing exceptional customer service. You will be responsible for supporting a range of shopping centres and other site across our South Coast portfolio, ensuring thesafety and security of visitors, tenants, staff and assets.

As a Contracted Multi-Site Security Officer, you will be allocated shifts across a variety of locations based on operational requirements. This includes providing planned and short-notice cover for holidays, sickness, staff shortages and additional business needs across Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton and the wider South Coast region.

Sites Covered

This role involves providing security support across a numberof locations which may include, but are not limited to:

• Fareham Shopping Centre, PO16 0PQ
• The Marlands Shopping Centre, SO14 7SJ
• Port Solent, PO6 4TP
• Rams Walk Shopping Centre, GU32 3JA
• Meridian Shopping Centre, PO91UN
• Additional sites across the South Coast region as required

The successful candidate must be prepared to travel to support operational requirements across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Protecting the client's people, property and assets in accordance with Assignment Instructions and site-specific procedures.
• Conducting regular internal and external patrols.
• Monitoring site activity and maintaining a visible security presence.
• Providing a safe and secure environment for visitors,retailers, contractors and staff.
• Preventing and reporting incidents, losses, damage and unauthorised access.
• Escalating incidents appropriately to site management, the Control Room, Operations Management or Emergency Services where required.
• Completing accurate reports, incident logs and patrol records.
• Assisting customers and members of the public in aprofessional and friendly manner.
• Responding to customer enquiries and site-related issues efficiently.
• Supporting planned and short-notice cover requirements across multiple locations.
• Maintaining professional conduct, appearance and company standards at all times.
• Working closely with site management and wider security teamsto ensure smooth site operations.

• Essential:
  Valid SIA Door Supervisor (DS) or Security Guarding (SG) Licence.
• Essential:
  Valid UK Driving Licence and access toyour own vehicle.
• Preferred:
  Valid CCTV licence
• Full 5-year checkable employment history.
• Previous security experience.
• Confidence in handling conflict calmly and professionally.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours, locations and shift patterns.
• Reliable, punctual and professional attitude.
• Smart appearance and high personal standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full uniform provided.
• Access to nationally…