Relief Officer

Argenbright Security Europe Limited (trading as ASEL)

Glasgow

On-site

GBP 17,000 - 21,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

XD Recognition – Rewards and Discount

Apprenticeship Opportunities

Employee of the Month Scheme

110% Club – prizes and rewards

Stream – early wage access

Employee Assistance Programmae (EAP)

Career Progression Opportunities

Ongoing Training and Development

Job summary

Argenbright Security Europe Limited (trading as ASEL) is seeking a Retail Security Officer in Glasgow to provide a visible deterrence, respond to incidents, and complete incident reports while collaborating with local authorities and management. You will patrol the shop floor, deter crime, and assess vulnerabilities to minimise risk.

A valid SIA license is required; full training is provided. Applicants must have a 5-year checkable history and right-to-work documents ready for interview.

Qualifications

You must have a valid SIA licence to apply for this role.
Previous experience in a Retail Security Role is an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.
Applicants must be able to provide a full 5-year checkable history.
Should you be selected to attend an interview, please bring right to work documents and a recent proof of address.

Responsibilities

Patrolling the shop floor and deterring criminal activity.
Assessing and identifying vulnerabilities, and working to minimise risk.
Liaising with management and local authorities when applicable.
Managing vulnerable persons with empathy to avoid distress.
Carrying out colleague and contractor searches as required.
Digitally reporting incidents and using tablets/phones for daily planning.
Providing detailed and legible incident reports to assist the Client and Local Authorities.

Job description

ASEL, design, develop and deliver fully bespoke and integrated security solutions, seamlessly bringing together people, technology and processes to achieve results-driven outcomes. As the original thinkers behind security risk modelling, which has revolutionised the industry, our business is underpinned by our risk advisory practice, which utilises data and insight to identify and mitigate risk, inform strategy, prevent crime and reduce cost. We believe that authenticity and transparency are vital to success, so our main objective is to always act with sincerity and integrity in order to provide a genuinely collaborative service, which customers can trust and believe in. ASEL is part of the Argenbright Holdings Group, a privately owned $2.2bn organisation founded in 1979 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Argenbright has decades of experience in aviation services, facilities management, BPO and technology and a heritage in security services across the USA and Europe.

Main Responsibilities

We believe that the best approach to deterring criminal activity is to understand the vulnerabilities and risk of each location, and bespoke our approach to effectively reduce risk. As a Retail Security Officer, you will be required to provide a visible deterrence, respond to incidents, complete incident reports and collaborate with the local authorities.

You will be expected to carry out all guarding responsibilities whilst in store, such as;

Patrolling the shop floor and deterring criminal activity
Assess and identify vulnerabilities, and work proactively to minimise risk
Liaising with management and local authorities when applicable
Manage vulnerable persons with empathy to not cause distress
Completing colleague and contractor searches when required in line with customer company policy
Digitally report incidents and use tablets/phones for daily activity planning
Detailed and Legible incident reporting to assist the Client and Local Authorities

Location: Glasgow

Hours: Varied

Shift Pattern: Varied

Hourly Rate: £12.71

The Person

To be an effective Security Officer, you will need to be a confident communicator as you will be required to provide detailed verbal and written accounts of criminal activity. You will need to be welcoming and patient with customers, and able to handle conflict in a professional manner.

Required Experience and Qualification

You must have a valid SIA licence to apply for this role. Previous experience of working in a Retail Security Role is an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.

Applicants must be able to provide a full 5-year checkable work or back to school history. Should you be selected to attend an interview, please ensure you bring your right to work documents and a recent proof of address.

You must have a current SIA Guarding or SIA Door Supervisor licence to apply for this role

Due to the large number of applicants that we receive if you have not been contacted within 14 days of your application please assume that you have been unsuccessful

Equality & Diversity

ASEL values the diverse skills and experience of its employees and is committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all. Our objectives are that all individuals shall have equal opportunities for employment and advancement on the basis of their skills, aptitudes, and abilities.

ASEL is committed to the engagement and retention of the best possible talent and to creating an environment that encourages excellence through inclusion, equality, diversity, leadership, and management.

Responsibilities & Requirements

Job descriptions should be reviewed on a regular basis. Any changes should be made and agreed between you and your manager.

The above information is not exhaustive, and you are required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be required within the scope of the position and your capabilities.

All employees are required to act professionally, co-operatively and flexibly in line with the requirements of the position.

Benefits