Security Officer

Location: Churchill Square Shopping Centre, Brighton BN1 2RG

Contract: Permanent

Shift Pattern: 5 days over 7

Pay Rate: Competitive

Churchill Square Shopping Centre is Brighton’s main shopping complex and is in the heart of Brighton, benefiting from easy commuting from the city centre and surrounding areas. It offers discounted benefits from certain retailers, a full uniform with an annual refresh, access to the Perkbox employee benefit scheme which includes discounted e‑vouchers for most retailers, gyms, holidays, and car rentals, and an employee assistance program with 24/7 365 independent support for all colleagues.

This position is for a Security Officer working an average of 40 hours per week on a rolling rota at £13.88 per hour, with 28 days annual leave including public holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time workers). Full training and induction programme is provided alongside online e‑learning to support learning and development programmes for all ABM colleagues.

• Patrol both front and back of house areas
• Deterring and reporting criminal behaviour
• Conduct health and safety checks
• Rotate static positions within the centre and car park
• Carry out vacant unit checks
• Refuse entry to known offenders
• Support brand partners to manage incidents of antisocial or criminal behaviour
• Report defects/spillages within the centre
• Participate in training exercises to improve knowledge of site procedures
• Support service partners with related issues to reinforce the site’s one‑team ethos

• Competent dealing with members of the public
• Level of health and safety awareness
• Good knowledge of security industry and systems
• Punctual
• Able to ensure all procedures are followed complying with legislation and company policy
• Maintain critical standards for professionalism, service, and quality assurance
• Adhere to new policies and procedures to ensure a respectful workplace exists

• SIA licensed – Guarding or door supervisor badge preferred

• Good customer service
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adapt to change
• Positive attitude to work
• Level of health and safety awareness Benefits
  • 24/7 GP:
    Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK‑based GP from the comfort of your own home
  • Mental health support and life event counseling
  • Get Fit programme
  • Financial and legal support
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Access Perks at Work through an employee app with discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers
  • Resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work
  • Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis

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