Retail Security Officer

Mitie; Torquay; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider is seeking a Retail Security Officer in Torquay. The role involves acting as a visual deterrent, detaining offenders, and ensuring a safe environment for customers. A valid security license and a checkable work history are required. Enjoy competitive hourly pay of £13.00 with various benefits, including training and development resources.

Benefits

Free SIA License Renewal

Competitive Holiday Entitlement

Pension Scheme

24/7 Virtual GP & Healthcare Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Full Uniform Provided

Exclusive Discounts with Selected Companies

Company Share Scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Door Supervision or Security Guarding License.
• Ability to provide a five-year checkable employment history.

Responsibilities

• Act as a visual deterrent on the shop floor.
• Safely detain offenders following health and safety training.
• Utilize store security systems, including CCTV and EAS gates.
• Collaborate with covert security operatives.
• Complete accurate incident reports and company documentation.

Skills

Door Supervision or Security Guarding License

Five-year checkable employment history

Job description

Better places, thriving communities.

Retail Security Officer - Lidl- Newton Road

Location: Newton Rd, Hele, Torquay (TA2 7AJ)

Position: 42 hours per week, overtime available for holiday / absence cover

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Shifts: Day shifts (Up to 10 hour a day between the hours of 9am – 10pm Monday – Saturday, and 9am to 4pm on Sundays)

Why Join Mitie?

• Free SIA License Renewal
• Competitive Holiday Entitlement
• Pension Scheme
• Personal Learning Hub & Additional Training
• 24 / 7 Virtual GP & Healthcare Benefits
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Full Uniform Provided
• Exclusive Discounts with Selected Companies
• Company Share Scheme (SIP & SAYE)
• Overtime Available

About the Role

Mitie has an exciting opportunity for a Retail Security Officer at our Lidl Blandford Road Poole Store. Enjoy discounted benefits and gain high-quality experience within the security industry. Full training and a quality induction will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Act as a visual deterrent on the shop floor
• Safely detain offenders following H&S training
• Utilize store security systems, including CCTV and EAS gates
• Collaborate with covert security operatives
• Investigate losses and support inquiries about known offenders
• Complete accurate incident reports and company documentation
• Report crime incidents using a company-provided tablet
• Conduct routine patrols to ensure customer safety
• Record patrols in daily activity sheetsProvide security updates during store briefings
• Conduct shift handovers to ensure service continuity
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for all

Qualifications

• Door Supervision or Security Guarding License
• Five-year checkable employment history or documentary evidence of any period of unemployment, self-employment, or education

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience in a retail security role

Additional Information

Mitie's flexible benefits scheme is designed to suit your lifestyle. Access high street discounts, financial wellbeing assistance, and more through our platforms. With over 68, employees, Mitie is the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company, committed to the growth and development of our team members.

Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.

We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible benefits platform, Choices. This gives you the chance to customise your benefits to best suit your lifestyle. You can choose from dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, buying technology products at an affordable cost and much more!

We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme.

Life cover is the greater of your equivalent annual salary or a minimum of £10, - giving peace of mind for your dependants. We also offer a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).

We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,!

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

Apply Now

To become a part of our dedicated team at Mitie and take advantage of our extensive benefits and career development opportunities!

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