Retail Security Officer

Staffline; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider in Gravesend seeks a Retail Security Officer. This role involves providing a visible security presence, conducting incident reporting, and maintaining safety. Candidates should have an SIA licence and strong communication skills. The position offers various employee benefits including holiday pay, a pension scheme, and training opportunities. Ideal for those seeking a secure career path.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday per year

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

Qualifications

• SG / DS SIA licence required.
• Aged 18 or over.
• Confident communicator and team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide a visible uniformed deterrent to enhance safety and security.
• Observe and report incidents.
• Ensure maintenance of the security base.

Skills

Great communication skills

Customer service skills

Tech-savvy

Job description

Overview

Position: Retail Security Officer
Location: Gravesend
Pay Rate: £13.60 per hour
Hours: Various
Shifts: Various

Requirements

SG / DS SIA licence required.

Responsibilities

• 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 & Benefits

• 5.6 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

Additional Information

Job Ref: (T65)

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