Retail Security Officer - Coventry | Training & Growth

Carlisle Support Services; Coventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing plans

Career development

Full induction and training

Quality kit and uniform

SIA top up training

Employee assistance program

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

Carlisle Support Services is recruiting for a Retail Security officer to support Tesco sites in Coventry. You will be part of a professional team delivering visible security coverage, incident response, and customer reassurance.

Full training and progression opportunities are provided, with a supportive culture and a strong reputation across the UK. The ideal candidate holds an SIA licence, meets BS7858 vetting requirements, and is dependable, punctual and customer‑facing.

Qualifications

• Age 18+ due to legal requirements for this role.
• SIA Guarding or Door Supervision licence is required.
• Background check with 5 years of verifiable work and address history (BS7858).
• Dependable, punctual, and flexible in approach.
• Smart, professional appearance with a friendly attitude.
• Security experience welcomed, but willingness to learn is important.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and wellbeing of colleagues with empathy.
• Provide a professional, visible security presence.
• Handle incidents with care and confidence to maintain a peaceful environment.
• Conduct security patrols to deter risks and control access points.
• Engage with the public in a friendly, helpful manner.
• Respond to incidents prioritising safety.
• Offer guidance and first point of contact for customers.
• Follow and manage security procedures with confidence.
• Collaborate with team members to build strong working relationships.

Skills

SIA Licence

Background Check

Dependable

Punctual

Flexible

Excellent people skills

Job description

Carlisle Support Services is recruiting for a Retail Security officer to support Tesco sites in Coventry. You will be part of a professional team delivering visible security coverage, incident response, and customer reassurance.

Full training and progression opportunities are provided, with a supportive culture and a strong reputation across the UK. The ideal candidate holds an SIA licence, meets BS7858 vetting requirements, and is dependable, punctual and customer‑facing.