Retail Security Officer

Webcomconnect; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

BardWood Support Services is seeking a Retail Security Officer for a well-known retail store in Sunderland. You will provide safety and security to staff and customers, patrol the store, manage crowds, and respond to incidents with confidence.

The role requires full-time, flexible weekend availability and adherence to security procedures. The successful candidate will hold an SIA license, have a 5-year checkable work history, and be physically fit with the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• SIA License required for security duties.
• Minimum 5-year checkable work/career history is required.
• Experience in a similar security role is advantageous.
• Must be able to work under pressure and handle challenging situations.
• Physically fit to perform security tasks across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling the Retail Store Premises.
• Handing out baskets and greeting customers.
• Investigating disturbances and monitoring entry/exit points.
• Calling for help in emergencies and operating theft-detecting devices.
• Building positive customer relations while maintaining safety and security.

Skills

SIA License

5-year history

Security experience

Work under pressure

Physically fit

Job description

About the role

Title – Retail security officer

Pay Rate – £13.58

Location – Sunderland, Washington

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.