Day Security Officer

Liberty.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty., a flagship retailer, is hiring a Day Security Officer to provide a calm, visible presence and protect customers and colleagues. You will handle incidents, support loss prevention, and operate CCTV and access control while upholding Health & Safety standards.

Applicants should hold a valid SIA licence and bring security experience, preferably in luxury or high footfall retail, with a proactive, courteous approach and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid SIA licence.
• Experience in a security role, ideally in luxury retail or customer-facing environments.
• Calm under pressure with strong written and verbal communication.
• Proactive, courteous approach with customers and colleagues.
• Solid Health & Safety understanding in public-facing settings.
• First aid qualification is a bonus; familiarity with CCTV and access control is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Handle complaints and investigate security incidents with accurate written reports.
• Support the security team in apprehending shoplifters per Liberty policy.
• Operate security systems including CCTV, access control and intruder alarms.
• Ensure staff, visitors and customers feel safe and cared for at all times.
• Engage with retail departments to promote a security-aware culture.
• Ensure opening and closing procedures are completed correctly.
• Uphold Health, Safety and Welfare standards and implement emergency procedures.
• Respond to first aid incidents and complete required documentation.
• Manage Cash Office duties and reports to Sales Managers.
• Control and order change floats to keep the shop floor stocked.

Skills

SIA Licence

Security experience

Calm under pressure

Customer-focused

Health & Safety

First aid

CCTV

Access control

Retail luxury background

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control systems

Job description

Role Overview

At Liberty, we believe every customer and colleague should feel safe, welcome and at ease from the moment they walk through our doors. As Day Security Officer, you'll be at the heart of that: a calm, confident and visible presence across the store, helping everyone who visits us feel secure throughout the day. This is a role for someone who takes pride in doing things properly: handling incidents with professionalism, building genuine relationships with colleagues across the business, and bringing a positive, customer-first attitude to every interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle complaints and investigate security incidents, processing accurate written reports on injuries, thefts, assaults, vandalism and other relevant matters.
• Support the security team in the apprehension of shoplifters, always acting in accordance with Liberty policy and procedures.
• Operate and maintain proficiency across all security systems, including CCTV, access control, intruder alarm, fire systems and IT security equipment.
• Ensure all customers, visitors, contractors and staff feel safe and well looked after at all times.
• Build a security-aware culture across the store by engaging with retail departments and responding to their queries with confidence.
• Ensure all store opening and closing procedures are completed correctly.
• Uphold Health, Safety and Welfare standards for staff and customers, implementing emergency procedures when required.
• Respond professionally to first aid incidents and complete all required documentation.
• Manage Cash Office duties including opening, distributing cash bags and emailing daily discrepancy reports to Sales Managers.
• Control and order change floats, ensuring the shop floor is always sufficiently stocked.

About You

• You hold a valid SIA licence.
• You have experience in a security role, ideally within retail or a customer-facing environment.
• You are calm under pressure with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• You take a proactive, courteous approach with customers, visitors and colleagues alike.
• You have a solid understanding of Health & Safety responsibilities in a public-facing environment.
• A first aid qualification and experience with security systems such as CCTV and access control would be a bonus, as would a background in luxury or high footfall retail.

Additional Information

This is a full-time role working 45 hours per week, across our Flagship Store and Head Office. Flexibility may be required to support the needs of the business.

Liberty is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and opposes all forms of unlawful discrimination. We are committed to creating an environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive – bringing their unique perspectives, skills, and experience to everything we do.

We are dedicated to eliminating both conscious and unconscious bias from our practices. Our approach is grounded in respect, fairness, and consistency, ensuring that no one is treated less favourably based on gender, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic.