Security Officer
at Anchor Group Services Armed Forces Covenant Defence Employer Recognition BronzeJob Role: Security Officer Working Hours: 4 on 4 off shift pattern, days (7:00-19:00) - average 42 hours per week Pay: £13.86 per hour Location: Ceva Logistics Upper Heyford - Camp Road, Heyford Park, Upper Heyford, Bicester, OX25 5HA Reporting to: Regional Supervisors / Operations Manager Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen at Anchor Group Services, for an experienced Security Officer to join our established security team on our prestigious contract with CEVA Logistics, a national logistics company based in Upper Heyford. The site is a busy logistics environment, and you will play a key role in maintaining safety, security, and smooth daily operations. As Security Officer, you will be responsible for conducting regular patrols, controlling access, monitoring site activity, and delivering a high standard of customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors. This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional and supportive team, helping to create a safe, secure, and welcoming environment across the site. The successful candidate must have a valid SIA Door Supervisor (DS) or Security Guarding (SG) Licence as a minimum. 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
- 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 licence 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
- Must be flexible and able to assist in covering holidays and sickness leave. 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 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: Bicester, Kidlington, Banbury, Oxford, Witney, Brize Norton, Abingdon, Aylesbury, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Watlington, Benson, Wantage, Leighton Buzzard, Stratford‑upon‑Avon
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