Retail Security Officer

Bardwood; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Retail Security Officer in Basildon. This role involves patrolling a retail store, monitoring disturbances, and ensuring safety for staff and customers. Candidates need an SIA License, a checkable work history, and must be physically fit. Key perks include company-funded SIA License renewal, cycle schemes, and private medical cover. This is a great opportunity to join a growing family-oriented team.

Benefits

Company-funded SIA License renewal

Cycle to work scheme

Smart tech purchases

Salary finance loans

Retailer vouchers

Life cover

Private medical cover

Childcare vouchers

Private pensions

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Checkable work/career history for the last 5 years.
• Experience in a retail security role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the retail store premises.
• Investigate disturbances and monitor entry and exit points.
• Call for help in emergencies and operate theft-detection devices.
• Manage large crowds and build positive customer relations.

Skills

SIA License

Ability to work under pressure

Physical fitness

Experience in a similar role

Job description

About the role

Title - Retail Security Officer

Pay Rate - 12.21

Location - Basildon

Shift Timings - 15.5 hours

You will be working in a well-known retail store, which holds various stock. Officers are responsible for providing safety and security to both staff and visitors alike.

What will you get in return?

• Company-funded SIA License renewal.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Smart tech – allowing employees to buy the latest tech, deducted from their salaries monthly at no additional interest.
• Salary finance loans and monthly advances.
• Vouchers across various retailers such as Sainsbury’s, Argos, and ASDA, as well as holidays, leisure, fashion, pets, and many more.
• Save as you earn.
• Life cover.
• Private medical cover.
• Childcare vouchers.
• Private pensions.
• Fantastic opportunity to join an evolving family.

Your main responsibilities may include:

• Patrolling the Retail Store Premises.
• Investigating Disturbances, as well as monitoring the entry and exit points of the retail store.
• Confidently calling for help in emergency situations and operating theft-detecting devices.
• Effectively dealing with large crowds and building positive customer relations.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following:

• SIA License.
• 5-year checkable work/career history.
• Experience in a similar role, would an advantage
• Physically fit to undertake given tasks.
• Possess the ability to work under pressure.

About our company

At BardWood Support Services we are recruitment specialists, supporting the facilities industry in the UK since 2015. We recognize that PEOPLE are our most valued resource and as such we aim to ensure our employees are matched within the right role that suits them, with a view to help them progress.