Retail Security Officer

BARDWOOD; North East; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SIA license renewal

Cycle to work scheme

Smart tech purchases

Salary finance loans

Vouchers for retailers

Life cover

Private medical cover

Private pensions

Childcare vouchers

Job summary

BardWood Support Services is seeking a Retail Security Officer for a well-known retail store in the Durham area. The role involves patrolling the premises, monitoring access points, responding to incidents, and ensuring staff and customer safety.

The position requires a current SIA license and a strong, observable 5-year work history. Transfer to the client on a permanent basis after 12 weeks is a key feature, with benefits including private medical cover and pensions, vouchers, and

Qualifications

• SIA license must be held.
• A clear 5-year career/history check is required.
• Experience in a similar security role is advantageous.
• Must be physically fit to perform tasks.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling the Retail Store Premises.
• Investigating disturbances and monitoring entry/exit points.
• Call for help in emergencies and operate theft-detecting devices.
• Build positive customer relations while managing crowds.

Skills

SIA License

5-year history

Security experience

Physically fit

Work under pressure

Job description

About the role

Title – Retail Security Officer

Pay Rate – £13.10

Location – Durham DH1

Shift Timings – Must Be Flexible As Per Clients Requirement

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.