Retail Security Officer

Kingdom Services Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn Early wages

Colleague recognition and rewards

Wellbeing support and discounts

Career progression opportunities

Referral bonus scheme

Social Value Days

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Kingdom Group is recruiting for Retail Security Officer to support its Tesco store in Chelmsford. You will provide a visible security presence, ensure customer and colleague safety, and contribute to a welcoming shopping environment.

The role requires a valid SIA licence, reliability, and strong customer service skills. Flexible shifts include Thursdays and Saturdays, with a permanent core expectation and potential for extended hours.

Qualifications

• Valid SIA Licence required.
• Own transport preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Calm, professional and reliable approach.
• Flexibility with shifts and pattern.
• Full 5-year checkable employment history.
• Security experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling the store to ensure safety of customers and staff.
• Acting as a visible deterrent to theft and anti-social behaviour.
• Monitoring premises and responding to incidents.
• Completing accurate reports and recording observations.
• Supporting colleagues with store security requirements.
• Managing challenging situations calmly and professionally.
• Delivering excellent customer service at all times.

Skills

SIA Licence

Own Transport

Communication skills

Customer service

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Shifts flexibility

5-year history

Security experience

Job description

Retail Security Officer - Tesco Partnership

Location: Tesco, Chelmsford, CM2 6QT
Pay Rate: £13.72 per hour
Contract: 16 Hours Per Week
Working Pattern: Thursday & Saturday
Requirements: Valid SIA Licence and Own Transport preffered

About the Role

Kingdom Group, a trusted partner to Tesco, is looking for confident, professional, and reliable Retail Security Officers to support our Tesco store in Harrogate.

This is a permanent core role offering 42 hours per week, providing a visible security presence to help maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for customers and colleagues.

Shift Pattern

• Thursday - 2:00pm - 10:15pm
• Saturday: 10:00am - 7:30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Patrolling the store to ensure the safety of customers and colleagues
• Acting as a visible deterrent to theft and anti-social behaviour
• Monitoring the premises and responding to incidents
• Completing accurate reports and recording observations
• Supporting colleagues with store security requirements
• Managing challenging situations calmly and professionally
• Delivering excellent customer service at all times

What We're Looking For

• Valid SIA Licence
• Own Transport preffered
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Professional, confident, and reliable approach
• Good attention to detail and sound judgement
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Flexible approach to working shifts
• Full 5-year checkable employment history
• Previous security experience is desirable but not essential

Why Join Kingdom?

• Earn Early scheme, providing access to earned wages before payday
• Colleague recognition and reward programmes
• Wellbeing support, discounts, and benefits platform
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Referral bonus scheme
• Paid Social Value Days
• Supportive and award-winning team environment