Security Officer

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Bicester, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England, GBR
In-Office
14-14 Hourly
Entry level
Professional Services • Security
The Role
Provides site security at a logistics facility through patrols, access control, surveillance, incident escalation, reporting, loss prevention, and support for employees, visitors, and contractors. Follows site procedures and legal requirements while maintaining professional customer service. Requires a valid SIA Door Supervisor or Security Guarding licence, five-year checkable employment history, strong communication, conflict-handling ability, reliability, flexibility, and willingness to cover absences.
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Job 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.

Are you a reliable and professional individual with strong communication skills and a proactive approach to security? If so, we would love to hear from you.

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


Skills Required

  • Full five-year checkable employment history
  • Valid frontline SIA Door Supervisor or Security Guarding licence
  • Customer service experience and confidence handling conflict appropriately
  • Flexibility to meet job requirements and cover holidays or sickness leave
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Smart, well-groomed appearance
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Ability to work in a fast-moving environment
  • High enthusiasm and passion
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The Company
1,400 Employees
Year Founded: 1987

What We Do

Anchor Group Services is a UK provider of integrated facilities and outsourced business support services. It combines security guarding, CCTV monitoring, key holding and mobile patrols with commercial cleaning, property maintenance, car park management, waste and environmental solutions, washroom services, fire teams and concierge support. The company tailors one-off services, consultancy contracts or total support solutions to customer needs across sectors nationwide.

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