Cover Security Officer
- Salary
- £14.51 per hour
- Level
- Mid
Not stated in the posting: work type, visa.
Open. First seen 20 October 2026.
About the role
LOCATION: BH2 Leisure Centre, Bournemouth
SHIFT PATTERN: 2 on 4 off, 21 hours per week (must be flexible to meet our requirements with reasonable notice for holiday and sickness cover)
PAY RATE: £14.51 per hour
Overview of Job Description:
An opportunity has arisen at the Legal & General owned Bh2 Leisure Centre in Bournemouth, for a Security Officer to join our team working for ABM on a one-year fixed term contract, with the option to roll on a further year. This contract includes days, late evenings, nights and some weekends. Opportunity for overtime and holiday cover.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for customers and employees by patrolling and monitoring premises and personnel.
- Provide a security contact for customers and staff.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Deter anti-social behaviour, theft and criminal activity.
- Liaise with the Police and management when required.
- Complete reports by recording observations, information, occurrences and surveillance activities.
- Deal with any difficult situations that arise in a safe and professional manner.
- Always appear polished and professional and always adhere to the Bh2 centre/ABM uniform and grooming guidelines.
Key Skills and Experience Required:
- SG or DS licence essential. CCTV required; training can be provided.
- A full five-year checkable employment/ education history.
- Experience in corporate/ retail security is desirable.
- Experience in customer service is desirable.
- Good organisational skills.
- Excellent communication skills are required both written and verbal.
- Computer skills to include basic knowledge of MS Office.
- Valid First Aid at Work certificate required; training can be
- Well presented, and high grooming standards.
- Outgoing and friendly with a can-do attitude.
- Reliable & punctual.
- Reference ID: 21 Hour Contract, you will work 10.5 hour shifts.
- Job Types: Part- Time, Fixed Term Contract.
Health and Safety Responsibilities:
- Always follow Group and company policies and procedures.
- Report any apparent deficiencies in systems of work or equipment provided that may result in failure of service delivery or risk to health and safety or the environment.
- Use all work equipment and personal PPE properly and in accordance with training received.
- Report any issues or training needs to your Line manager and /or via your divisional incident reporting system.
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Benefits
We’re proud to offer a great range of benefits including:
- 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home
- Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling
- Get Fit Programme
- Financial and legal support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find:
- Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers
- Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work
- Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis
For more information about ABM’s benefits, visit our
About ABM:
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ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.
ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.
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For more information, visit .
ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.
What this role asks for
70% of this description is written for the role. The rest is ABM UK's standard text, folded away below.
Compared with ABM UK's other open jobs.
The team: Business Industry HIRES STEADILY
This role is one of 36 open in Business Industry. 19 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in March: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
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OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- Relief Security Officer posted Oct 21
- Security Officer posted Oct 21
- Security Relief Officer posted Oct 16
- Security Officer posted Oct 15
- Mobile Electrical Engineer posted Oct 15
- Security Officer posted Oct 15
- Security Supervisor posted Oct 15
- CCTV Security Officer posted Oct 15
- Security Officer Fixed Term Contract posted Oct 15
- Multiskilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) posted Oct 13
- Security Team Leader posted Oct 12
- Security Officer posted Oct 12
- Security Officer posted Oct 12
- Security & Cleaning Team Leader posted Oct 12
- Security Officer posted Oct 7
- Security Officer posted Oct 6
- Security Officer posted Oct 6
- Security Officer posted Oct 2
- Security Officer posted Sep 25
- Security Officer posted Sep 25
- Security Officer posted Sep 25
- Security Officer posted Sep 25
- Security Officer posted Sep 25
- Security Officer (Relief) posted Sep 22
- Security Officer posted Sep 22
- Security Officer posted Sep 9
- Security Officer posted Aug 19
- Security Officer posted Jul 21
- Security & Guest Services Host posted Jul 7
- Security Officer posted Jun 24
- Dedicated Relief Security Officer posted Jun 22
- Area Dedicated Relief Security Officers posted Jun 9
- Security Officer posted May 18
- Security Officer posted Apr 24
- Security Officer posted Mar 19
From the team and dates on ABM UK's own job board.
Posting history
Reposted once since 8 May 2026: a posting for this role in Bournemouth was taken down and the role was posted again.
- 20 October 2026 – open (this posting)
- 8 May 2026 – closed 16 June 2026
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