Retail Security Officer

BARDWOOD; Poole; On-site; GBP 15,153 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-funded SIA License renewal

Cycle to work scheme

Smart tech purchase option

Salary finance loans

Vouchers across major retailers

Save as you earn

Life cover

Private medical cover

Childcare vouchers

Private pensions

Career progression in a growing team

Job summary

BardWood Support Services is seeking a Retail Security Officer for a well-known retail store in Poole. You will provide safety and security to staff and visitors, patrol premises, and handle incidents with a professional approach.

The role requires an SIA licence, a 5-year checkable history, and the ability to work flexibly. Prior security experience and fitness to perform duties under pressure are beneficial.

Qualifications

• SIA Licence required.
• 5-year checkable work history.
• Experience in a similar role is advantageous.
• Physically able to perform duties and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Patrol Retail Store Premises.
• Investigate disturbances and monitor entry/exit points.
• Call for help in emergencies and operate theft-detecting devices.
• Manage large crowds and maintain positive customer relations.

Skills

Customer relations

Deescalation

Crowd control

Observation skills

Education

SIA Licence

5-year checkable work history

Tools

Security equipment

Job description

About the role

Title - Retail Security Officer

Pay Rate - £13.10

Location - Poole - BH15

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.