Retail Security Officer | 30h Week, Training & Benefits

Mitie; South Somerset; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

SIA renewal

Holiday entitlement

Pension

Training

Healthcare

Cycle to work

Uniform provided

Discounts

Share scheme

Overtime

Job summary

Mitie is hiring a Retail Security Officer at Lidl Crewkerne. This role involves patrolling the store, deterring theft, operating CCTV and EAS gates, and providing timely security updates during briefings.

You will complete incident reports and collaborate with other security staff to prevent losses. Applicants should have a Door Supervision or Security Guarding License and a track record of five years of verifiable employment history, with retail security experience preferred.

Qualifications

• License required: Door Supervision or Security Guarding.
• Must have five-year checkable employment history or documentary evidence of unemployment/education periods.
• Previous experience in retail security role preferred.

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 sheets.
• Provide security updates during store briefings.
• Conduct shift handovers to ensure service continuity.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for all.

Skills

Security operations

Patrol procedures

Incident reporting

Education

Door Supervision or Security Guarding License

Five-year work history requirement

Tools

CCTV operation

Job description

Mitie is hiring a Retail Security Officer at Lidl Crewkerne. This role involves patrolling the store, deterring theft, operating CCTV and EAS gates, and providing timely security updates during briefings.

You will complete incident reports and collaborate with other security staff to prevent losses. Applicants should have a Door Supervision or Security Guarding License and a track record of five years of verifiable employment history, with retail security experience preferred.