Retail security officer

BARDWOOD; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

BardWood is hiring a Retail Security Officer in Stratford-upon-Avon. The role offers full-time hours (40 per week) at a pay rate of £14.90 per hour. You will safeguard staff and visitors in a busy retail environment and support a variety of security duties throughout your shift.

Responsibilities include patrolling, welcoming customers, handling disturbances, and using theft-detection devices. The ideal candidate is physically fit, has a verifiable 5-year history, and holds an SIA license.

Qualifications

• SIA License required.
• 5-year checkable work/career history.
• Experience in a similar security role is advantageous.
• Must be physically fit for the tasks.
• Able to work under pressure and keep staff and customers safe.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the retail store premises.
• Hand out baskets.
• Greet customers and assist as needed.
• Investigate disturbances; monitor entry/exit points.
• Call for help in emergencies and operate security devices.
• Manage large crowds and maintain positive customer relations.

Skills

SIA License

5-year history

Previous security experience

Physical fitness

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

About the role

Title – Retail security officer

Pay Rate – £14.90

Location – Stratford-upon-Avon

Shift Timings – Full time, 40 hours per week , must be fully flexible and able to work weekends

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.

Your main responsibilities may include:

• Patrolling the Retail Store Premises.
• Handing out baskets
• Greeting customers
• 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.