Security Officer

Job Role: Security Officer

Working

Hours: 38 hours per week, as per site rota – shift

pattern consists of a rotation between 07:00–15:00 and 15:00–23:00

Pay: £14.80

per hour

Location: The Elephant, Elephant & Castle, London

Overview

Join the team protecting one of

London's newest and most exciting destinations.

Anchor Group Services is recruiting

Security Officers for The Elephant, a landmark mixed-use development at the

heart of Elephant & Castle. Bringing together retail, residential and

public spaces, The Elephant is set to become a vibrant destination where

residents, visitors, retailers and communities come together.

This is a unique opportunity to join a

flagship London mobilisation from day one, helping to establish standards,

culture and service excellence across a brand-new development. As a Security

Officer, you will play a key role in creating a safe, secure and welcoming

environment whilst delivering exceptional customer service to everyone who

visits, lives or works at The Elephant.

If you're professional, proactive and

take pride in making a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Security Officer, you'll be at

the forefront of safety and customer service across this exciting new

destination. Working across retail, residential and public spaces, you'll carry

out patrols, respond to incidents, support visitors and residents, and help

maintain a safe and welcoming environment for everyone who visits The Elephant.

You'll be a visible ambassador for

both Anchor Group Services and The Elephant, demonstrating professionalism,

integrity and excellent customer service at all times.

Duties Include:

• Protect people, property and assets in accordance with site procedures and Assignment Instructions.
• Conduct regular patrols across retail, residential and public areas, identifying and reporting any security or safety concerns.
• Provide a visible, professional and reassuring presence for residents, visitors, retailers and contractors.
• Respond promptly and effectively to incidents, emergencies and requests for assistance.
• Monitor access control, challenge unauthorised persons and ensure site security procedures are followed.
• Manage and de-escalate incidents involving anti-social behaviour, suspicious activity or conflict.
• Operate CCTV systems and other security equipment where authorised.
• Complete accurate incident reports, occurrence logs and electronic records.
• Support planned events, community activities and promotional initiatives across the development.
• Liaise professionally with emergency services, local authorities and other stakeholders when required.
• Deliver excellent customer service by assisting visitors and providing information where needed.
• Maintain issued equipment, radios and uniform standards whilst promoting professionalism at all times.

Requirements

• Essential: Valid frontline SIA Door Supervisor (DS) or Security Guarding (SG) Licence.
• Desirable: CCTV Licence and/or Previous CCTV/Control Room experience.
• Full 5-year checkable employment history.
• Previous security experience within retail, corporate, residential or public-facing environments.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Customer service experience and confidence handling conflict professionally.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Strong observational and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible approach to shift work including weekends and bank holidays.
• Professional appearance and high personal standards.

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.
• Opportunity to join a flagship London mobilisation project from day one.

What's Next?

If you are a professional Security Officer looking

to be part of one of London’s most exciting new destinations, APPLY NOW and a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch.

Other companies may call this role: Security

Officer, Security Guard, Security Operative, Retail Security Officer, Shopping

Centre Security Officer, Patrol Officer, Protection Officer, Asset Protection

Officer, SIA Security Officer, Security Enforcement Officer

Within commuting

distance of: Elephant & Castle, Southwark, Borough, London Bridge,

Waterloo, Bermondsey, Kennington, Lambeth, Peckham, Camberwell, Brixton,

Deptford, New Cross, Greenwich, Lewisham, Croydon and Central London