Retail Security Officer (16384)

TN United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail security sector is seeking an experienced Retail Security Officer to join their team in Portsmouth. The ideal candidate will hold a valid SIA License and be ready for an immediate start. This role involves maintaining safety and security within the store, engaging with law enforcement, and ensuring a safe shopping environment for customers. The company offers a supportive team atmosphere and various benefits, including a pension scheme and overtime opportunities.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Friendly and supportive team

Overtime opportunities

Access to advanced / early pay scheme

Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
• A full five-year checkable employment history.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure environment by patrolling and monitoring.
• Provide a visible deterrent against theft and criminal activity.
• Complete reports by recording observations and surveillance activities.

Skills

Professionalism

Attention to Detail

Judgment

Knowledge of SCONE

Education

SIA License

Job description

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Retail Security Officer (16384), Portsmouth

Client: Kingdom Services Group Ltd

Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Retail

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 4032e7085dd4

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Retail Security Officer to join Kingdom Services Group Ltd.

If you hold a VALID SIA Licence and are looking for a role where you will be supported and offered development opportunities, we would like to hear from you!

When: We’re looking to get the right person in to the team with an immediate start!

Where: Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 area

Hours: On average 48 hours per week, 8 hours per day. Monday 07:00 - 15:00, Tuesday and Wednesday 14:00 - 22:00, Thursday and Friday 12:00 - 20:00, Saturday 09:00 - 17:00.

Hourly Pay Rate: £13.56 per hour

What’s in it for you?

• Contributory pension scheme
• A friendly and supportive team
• Overtime opportunities
• Access to advanced / early pay scheme
• Kingdom Colleague App including Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Support

About the role:

• Maintaining a safe and secure environment for customers and employees by patrolling and monitoring the premises
• Providing a visible deterrent within the store against theft, anti-social behaviour, violence and criminal activity to create and support a safe shopping environment
• Completing reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities
• Engage with police and other security personnel to improve service levels – this may include crime partnership meetings, shop watch schemes, and police meetings
• Deal with confrontational situations in a calm, sensitive, and professional manner

About you:

• Professional in approach, with a balanced sense of judgement, and a keen eye for detail
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential
• Knowledge of SCONE
• A valid SIA license or applied for
• A full five-year checkable employment history