Relief security officer

Company: Madigan Gill
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Location: Hastings
Job Description:

Location: HastingsPosition: Relief Security OfficerShift Pattern: Days, Nights & Weekends – 12 Hour ShiftsEmployment Type: Relief / Flexible Coverage

Join Our Professional Security Team

We are looking for a reliable, confident, and customer‑focused Relief Security Officer to join our team at a busy shopping centre in Hastings. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two shifts are the same. You will play a key part in maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for shoppers, visitors, tenants, and staff.

As a Relief Officer, you will provide flexible cover across a range of duties including front‑line customer service, incident management, and control room operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing a visible and professional security presence throughout the shopping centre.
  • Delivering excellent customer service and assisting members of the public with enquiries.
  • Monitoring CCTV systems and reporting suspicious activity.
  • Operating within the control room and responding to alarms, incidents, and emergencies.
  • Managing and recording security incidents accurately and professionally.
  • Conducting patrols of internal and external areas.
  • Liaising with centre management, retailers, emergency services, and contractors when required.
  • Assisting with conflict management and incident resolution.
  • Ensuring all health, safety, and security procedures are followed at all times.
  • Producing clear and concise incident reports and handover notes.

What We’re Looking For

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A polite, professional, and approachable manner.
  • Confidence when dealing with members of the public and challenging situations.
  • Strong observation and problem‑solving abilities.
  • Reliability, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions.
  • Good IT and report‑writing skills.

Essential Requirements

  • Valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence.
  • Ability to work 12‑hour shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and public holidays.
  • Previous experience in a customer‑facing security role.
  • Full right to work in the UK.

Desirable

  • SIA CCTV Public Space Surveillance Licence (highly advantageous).
  • Previous control room experience.
  • Experience working in a shopping centre, retail, or public‑facing environment.
  • First Aid qualification.

What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly pay.
  • Flexible relief shift opportunities.
  • Ongoing training and development.
  • Supportive management team.
  • Opportunity to work within a dynamic shopping centre environment.
  • Career progression opportunities within the security industry.

If you are a professional and motivated Security Officer who enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and takes pride in delivering outstanding customer service and safety standards, we would love to hear from you.

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Posted: July 9th, 2026