Retail security officer

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment specialist in the UK is seeking a Retail Security Officer for a well-known retail store in Fareham. The role involves patrolling the premises, handling emergency situations, and ensuring the safety of staff and customers. Candidates must possess a valid SIA License, have a checkable 5-year work history, and be physically fit. This position offers a pay rate of £12.21 per hour and various company benefits upon transfer after 12 weeks.

Benefits

Company-funded SIA License renewal

Cycle to work scheme

Private medical cover

Life cover

Private pensions

Childcare vouchers

Employee discounts on tech and retailers

Qualifications

• Have a valid SIA License to perform security duties.
• Possess a 5-year checkable work history.
• Experience in a similar security role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the retail store premises to ensure safety.
• Investigate disturbances and monitor entry and exit points.
• Assist in emergency situations using theft-detecting devices.

Skills

SIA License

Experience in similar role

Ability to work under pressure

Physically fit

Job description

About the role

Title – Retail security officer

Pay Rate – 12.21

Location – Fareham

Shift Timings – 44.5 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?

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 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.