About this role
*Job Role:*Relief Security Officer
*Working Hours:*Zero hours
*Pay:*As per site rate
*Location:*Manchester
*Reporting to:*Operations Manager
Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Anchor Group Services, for an experienced Security Officer to join our established security team in Manchester as a Multi-Site Security Officer.
The successful candidate must have a valid SIA Licence as a minimum, with CCTV preferred but not essential as training will be provided. You will be required to provide a high level of customer service to visitors in the centre, complete patrols and remain vigilant at all times.
As Multi-Site Security Officer, you must be flexible and able to work across various sites in Manchester, covering a range of shifts including days, nights, and weekends as required.
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
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
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 Specialist, Security Operative, Patrol Officer, Shopping Centre Security Officer, Security Enforcement Officer, SIA Security Officer
Within commuting distance of: Manchester, Salford, Trafford, Stretford, Sale, Altrincham, Stockport, Cheadle, Didsbury, Chorlton, Withington, Wythenshawe, Prestwich, Whitefield, Middleton, Rochdale, Oldham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Hyde, Denton, Droylsden, Bury, Bolton, Leigh
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.
See all security jobs in Manchester →Why this fits a police background — match score 93/100
- 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 |