Retail Security Officer

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

Job summary

A leading security services provider is seeking a Retail Security Officer in Margate. The role involves ensuring the safety and security of staff and visitors in a retail environment. Candidates must hold a valid SIA License and have a checkable work history. The position offers various benefits, including company-funded SIA License renewal and private medical cover. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to progress in the security industry.

Benefits

Company-funded SIA License renewal

Cycle to work scheme

Smart tech scheme

Salary finance loans

Retail vouchers

Childcare vouchers

Private medical cover

Private pensions

Life cover

Opportunity for career progression

Qualifications

• Must have a valid SIA License.
• 5-year checkable work history is required.
• Experience in a similar role is an advantage.
• Physical fitness is required for the tasks.
• Must be able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the retail store premises to ensure safety.
• Investigate disturbances and monitor entry/exit points.
• Manage emergency situations and operate theft detection devices.
• Build positive relations with customers.

Skills

SIA License

Ability to deal with crowds

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

About the role

Title – Retail Security Officer

Pay Rate – 12.21/Hour

Location – Margate

Shift Timings – 40 - 45 Hours (Must Be Fully 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 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.