Retail Security Officer

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

Job summary

A recruitment specialist in the facilities industry is seeking a Security Officer in Falkirk. This role involves patrolling retail store premises, managing disturbances, and ensuring safety for staff and visitors. Candidates must have an SIA License and a checkable work history. Benefits include company-funded license renewal, cycle to work scheme, and private medical cover. Flexibility in hours is required with a pay rate of £12.21. Join a company that values its people and offers a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Company-funded SIA License renewal

Cycle to work scheme

Smart tech purchase options

Salary finance loans

Retail vouchers

Life cover

Private medical cover

Childcare vouchers

Private pensions

Opportunity for career progression

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid SIA License.
• 5-year checkable work/career history required.
• Experience in a similar role is advantageous.
• Ability to handle emergency situations confidently.
• Physically fit to undertake required tasks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

SIA License

Experience in a similar role

Ability to work under pressure

Physical fitness

Job description

About the role

Title – Security Officer

Pay Rate – £12.21

Location – Falkirk

Shift Timings – 14 hours a week, must be flexible

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?

Please note all our roles require transfer to our client on a permanent basis after 12 weeks, with the following amazing benefits being offered upon transfer.

• 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 is 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.