Fareham, United Kingdom | Posted on 25/03/2026With 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.Apply today and become part of Team Anchor, we are excited to be a part of your journey.Job DescriptionJob Role: Security OfficerWorkingHours: 5 on 3 off shift pattern, average 42 hours per weekPay:£12.91 per hourLocation:Fareham Shopping Centre, PO16 0PQReporting to:Operations ManagerOverviewAn excitingopportunity has arisen at Anchor Group Services, for an experienced SecurityOfficer 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 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.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 proceduresPreventing losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing offenders of policy and proceduresPreventing and escalating incidents in a timely, accurate and appropriate manner to the Control Room/ Shift Manager/Operations Manager/Emergency Services as appropriate for serious incidentsCompleting reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activitiesMaintaining organisation's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirementsContributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as neededActing as a first line support to customers and visitors on the site, providing a professional and friendly serviceUnderstanding the needs of our customer, respond accordingly to customer queries and requests and take appropriate actionMaintaining professional conduct at all timesRequirementsFull5-year employment checkable historyValidfrontline SIA licence DS or SGCustomerService experience and confidence to handle conflict in a correctmannerFlexibleto meet the job requirementsExcellentcommunication skills both written and verbalSmartappearance and be well-groomedReliableand punctualHighlevel of enthusiasm and passionAbilityto work in a fast-moving environmentAccessto a range of nationally recognised courses to help further yourcareer, via the Anchor AcademyAccessto SIA and First Aid training at discounted rates, withfinancial support availableAuto Enrolment Pension (if earningsreach the minimum requirement for auto-enrolment)Stream - access to pay as you earn itCycleto Work Scheme AvailableFulluniform providedFreeEmployee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access tocounsellingHospitalSaturday FundRewardand Recognition awardsWhat’s Next?Ifyou would like to be considered for this position, APPLY NOW and we willbe in touch.Othercompanies 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, Protection Officer, Workplace Safety & Security Officer, SIA Security Officer, Security Enforcement OfficerWithincommuting 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr