Security Officer

Derby, United Kingdom Posted on 01/05/2026

Job Description

Job Role: Security Officer

Working Hours: 4 on 4 off shift pattern, 12 hour shifts (days and nights available) - average 42 hours per week

Pay: £13.74 per hour

Reporting to: Regional Supervisors & Operations Manager

Overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen at Anchor Group Services for eight experienced Security Officers to join our team at a new Ceva site in Derby. These positions have arisen as a result of the continued expansion of the Ceva portfolio, making it an exciting time to join our team and be part of a dynamic future. With the site due to commence operations on Monday 18th May 2026, and we are therefore seeking applicants who are available to start from this date. A total of eight positions are available - 4 day shifts and 4 night shifts.

As a Security Officer, you will be responsible for conducting regular patrols, 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 hold a valid SIA Licence as a minimum.

Duties include:

• Protecting the client's property, people and/or assets by providing security services in direct accordance with the site's 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, or Emergency Services as appropriate
• 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
• 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

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.