Mobile Store Detective: Covert Security & Travel

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services; Wales; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits platform Choices

Salary Finance scheme

MiDeals platform

Job summary

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services is hiring a Mobile Plain Clothes Security Operative (Store Detective) to protect Asda stores across Bristol and South Wales. The role is full-time and involves covert operations, travel between sites, and detaining offenders when appropriate.

You'll monitor customer behavior, report incidents, and work with store management and police as needed. A valid SIA licence and retail security experience are preferred, with flexibility to cover multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Valid SIA Licence (SG, DS or CP).
• Retail security or store detective experience preferred.
• Strong observational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident decision-maker; handle conflict professionally.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficient with technology and reporting systems.
• High integrity, discretion and professionalism.
• Flexible, reliable, proactive; team player who can also work independently.

Responsibilities

• Monitor customer behaviour and identify suspicious activity across sites.
• Conduct covert surveillance to detect and prevent theft.
• Detain offenders safely and lawfully when required.
• Prepare clear incident reports and witness statements.
• Liaise with store management, security teams and police.
• Travel between stores and respond to incidents as needed.
• Represent Mitie and Asda with professionalism.

Skills

SIA Licence

Retail security experience

Job description

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services is hiring a Mobile Plain Clothes Security Operative (Store Detective) to protect Asda stores across Bristol and South Wales. The role is full-time and involves covert operations, travel between sites, and detaining offenders when appropriate.

You'll monitor customer behavior, report incidents, and work with store management and police as needed. A valid SIA licence and retail security experience are preferred, with flexibility to cover multiple sites.