Retail Security Officer

Kingdom Services Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Overtime opportunities

Advanced pay scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Ongoing training

Career development

Friendly team environment

Job summary

Poundstretcher Northampton is recruiting a Retail Security Officer through Kingdom Group to join our team at 34 Gold Street, Northampton. You will protect customers, staff and assets while delivering excellent customer service in a busy retail environment.

The role is permanent and part-time, 18 hours per week, Friday and Saturday 9:00am–6:00pm. SIA Door Supervisor Licence required. £12.71 per hour with pension, training, overtime and access to an early pay scheme.

Qualifications

• Valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Professional approach with strong observational skills.
• Good problem-solving abilities and sound judgement.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Full five-year checkable employment history.
• Retail security experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing a visible security presence within the store.
• Conducting regular store patrols.
• Monitoring and reporting incidents.
• Completing Incident Reports and Daily Occurrence Book (DOB) entries.
• Preventing theft, loss, and anti-social behaviour.
• Carrying out surveillance around the store.
• Supporting store management and staff.
• Building positive relationships with customers, tenants, and visitors.
• Resolving issues and conflict in a calm and professional manner.
• Ensuring all security procedures are followed.
• Delivering excellent customer service at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Observation skills

Problem-solving

Calm under pressure

Job description

Retail Security Officer

Kingdom Group is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our valued partner, Poundstretcher, for a Retail Security Officer to join the team at Poundstretcher, 34 Gold Street, Northampton, NN1 1RS.

If you hold a valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence, have excellent customer service skills, and are looking for a permanent role with a reputable security provider, we'd love to hear from you.

Location

Poundstretcher Northampton
34 Gold Street
Northampton
NN1 1RS

Vacancy Available

Permanent Part-Time Position

18 Hours Per Week

Friday & Saturday

• Friday: 09:00am - 6:00pm
• Saturday: 09:00am - 6:00pm

Pay Rate

£12.71 per hour

What's in it for you?

• Contributory pension scheme.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Opportunities for overtime.
• Access to an advanced/early pay scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
• Opportunity to work for a leading security provider.

About the Role

As a Retail Security Officer, you will play a key role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for customers, colleagues, and visitors while delivering excellent customer service.

Your duties will include:

• Providing a visible security presence within the store.
• Conducting regular store patrols.
• Monitoring and reporting incidents.
• Completing Incident Reports and Daily Occurrence Book (DOB) entries.
• Preventing theft, loss, and anti-social behaviour.
• Carrying out surveillance around the store.
• Supporting store management and staff.
• Building positive relationships with customers, tenants, and visitors.
• Resolving issues and conflict in a calm and professional manner.
• Ensuring all security procedures are followed.
• Delivering excellent customer service at all times.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• A professional approach with strong observational skills.
• Good problem-solving abilities and sound judgement. 
• The ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A full five-year checkable employment history.
• Previous retail security experience is desirable but not essential.