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Dedicated Relief Security Officer

Anchor Group Services Ltd · Liverpool, Merseyside

Type
Full-time
Posted
24 days ago

Overview

Your policing background in conflict management, incident response and CCTV monitoring maps directly to this security role.

About this role

*Job Role:*Dedicated Relief Security Officer

Job Type: Permanent

*Pay:***£13.25 per hour

Reporting to: Security Manager

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Anchor Group Services, for a Dedicated Relief Security Officer to join our established security team based at St Johns Shopping Centre in Liverpool on a permanent basis.

As a Dedicated Relief Security Officer, you will be responsible for conducting regular patrols throughout the shopping centre, 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 Licence as a minimum, with CCTV preferred but not essential as training will be provided. This is a fully flexible role requiring availability across a variety of days/shift times (including weekends), as per the site rota. Shifts may start as early as 6am, so reliable transport is essential for early starts.

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
  • Operating and monitoring site CCTV equipment
  • 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 to 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

Requirements*

  • Full 5-year employment checkable history
  • Valid frontline SIA licences 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
  • High level of enthusiasm and passion
  • Ability to work in a fast-moving environment

Benefits*

  • 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

What’s Next?

If you would like to be considered for this position, APPLY NOW and we will be in touch.

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, Protection Officer, Workplace Safety & Security Officer, SIA Security Officer, Security Enforcement Officer

Within commuting distance of: Liverpool, Wavertree, Bootle, Birkenhead, Speke, Huyton, Kirkby, Wallasey, Chester, Southport, St Helens, Wigan, Newton-le-Willows, Runcorn, Widnes, Wirral, Flintshire, Cheshire, Ormskirk, Bromborough, Knutsford, Warrington, Frodsham, Lancashire, Greater Manchester

About security roles for ex-police

Security management, operations and consultancy roles. Years of operational policing — command, incident response, public order — translate directly into corporate security, and employers in this sector actively rate police experience.

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Why this fits a police background — match score 75/100

  • Protection & firearms
  • Multi-agency & police liaison
  • Surveillance & covert work
  • Security operations

What security roles pay ex-police

Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026

Security officer (SIA)£24,000–£29,000
Security supervisor / team leader£28,000–£34,000
Site / security manager£38,000–£52,000
Regional / operations security manager£50,000–£65,000
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