Retail Security Officer

Staffline Group PLC; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Retail Security Officer to ensure the safety and security of the client's premises in Exeter and surrounding areas. The ideal candidate will be 18 or over, possess strong communication skills, and be a team player with their own transport. Responsibilities include providing a visible deterrent, conducting security patrols, and assisting with incident reporting. The role offers various benefits including a workplace pension scheme, training opportunities, and career progression.

Benefits

Workplace Pension Scheme

Progression training and development opportunities

Life assurance benefit

Contributory Healthcare Scheme

Free uniform provided

Qualifications

• Must be aged 18 or over.
• Confident communicator and a team player.
• Willing to travel and have own transport.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible uniformed deterrent and contribute to safety.
• Observe and report incidents correctly.
• Carry out Company Policy on loss prevention.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Tech-Savvy

Job description

Retail Security Officer

Posted on December 11th, 2025

Exeter

£ - £ per hour

Type of Job: Permanent

Position: Retail Security Officer

Location: Exeter, also covering Seaton, Exmouth and Barnstaple

Pay Rate: £ - £ per hour

Hours: Various

Shifts: Various

SG / DS SIA licence required. Applicants should be a driver with their own transport, willing to travel.

Your Time at Work

• To provide a visible uniformed deterrent, to contribute to the safety and security of the client's premises and staff
• To carry out Company Policy on loss prevention and ensure the safety of staff and visitors
• To lawfully deter potential troublemakers on site
• To observe and report incidents using the correct reporting systems
• To carry out all duties assigned by the client or manager to whom you are responsible
• To ensure site knowledge is kept up to date and developments at local level are identified
• To understand and implement any Fire and Safety evacuation procedures
• To assist, if required by the Client, with staff and contractor searches
• To ensure that the Security base is always maintained in a clean and tidy condition
• To conduct yourself, at all times, in a manner which will bring credit to yourself and the Company, ensuring full uniform is worn and SIA licence is clearly displayed

Our Perfect Worker

It is crucial to have great communication and customer service skills. A lot of admin is digital and paperless, so you'll need to be tech-savvy enough to use our digital devices.

Our perfect Retail Security Officer will need to be aged 18 or over, a confident communicator who is a team player with the drive to always provide a friendly and professional service. Join TSS and you can also enjoy real career progression with a large international company - as the world's leading provider of security solutions, we offer loads of training and support. You'll be in safe hands from our induction and on-site training to regular reviews and welfare checks with our managers.

Key Information and Benefits

• weeks holiday per year (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays, worked or not worked)
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Progression training and development opportunities
• Life assurance benefit
• Contributory Healthcare Scheme
• Eyecare vouchers
• Employee Discount Schemes
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free uniform provided

Job Ref : (T3)

TSS are a recognised Disability Confident Leader Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. They prioritise accessibility, support, and opportunity for all employees. Join their diverse and empowering team today!

About Staffline

Staffline are working in Partnership with TSS, providing a recruitment solution for security roles.