Retail Store Detective

Carlisle Support Services; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Health and Wellbeing Plans

Earned wage access

Full induction and training

Uniform and kit provided

SIA top up training

Employee Assistance Program

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Carlisle Support Services is recruiting security personnel to work with Tesco, delivering undercover surveillance and front-line protection in retail environments. You will learn on the job with full training and ongoing support to help you succeed in a dynamic, customer-facing setting.

Located in the Liverpool area, the role offers 5 days over 7 shifts, 6:00–00:00 hours, with a 40 paid hour week. The position pays £16.50 per hour and includes pension and wellbeing plans.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates clear communication skills with customers and colleagues.
• Good basic computer literacy and ability to operate CCTV/security systems.
• Reliable, punctual, flexible, and well-presented for front-line roles.
• Friendly, approachable, and professional in all interactions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct undercover surveillance to identify and prevent theft, fraud, and other criminal activities.
• Maintain a highly visible presence to deter potential offenders.
• Monitor CCTV systems to identify suspicious behaviour and incidents.
• Detain and interview individuals suspected of theft or wrongdoing in line with policy.
• Compile detailed reports and present findings to clients.
• Collaborate with store management and law enforcement as required.
• Assist with inventory audits and security assessments.
• Uphold high standards of professionalism and customer service.

Skills

Strong communication

Computer literacy

Reliable, punctual

Friendly, professional

Customer service oriented

Education

SIA Guarding or Door Supervision licence

Job description

Store Detective - Carlisle Support Services working in Partnership with Tesco

The Benefits

• A competitive hourly rate of pay – paid monthly


• Access to Company Pension Scheme after qualifying period


• Health and Wellbeing Plans


• Stream - financial flexibility and instant access to earned and authorised wages


• Full induction, ongoing training, and career development


• Quality kit and uniform, everything you need to perform your role effectively


• Funded SIA top up training


• Employee Assistance Program


• Refer a Friend Scheme

The role

Carlisle Support Services is looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and dedicated individuals to join our team, working with our prestigious clients. If this sounds like you, and you’re willing to learn new skills to develop your career, we promise to provide full training and all the support you’ll need to help you to succeed.

Location: Liverpool Area

Hours:

Variable 5 days over 7 between hours of 0600 and 0000 (9 hour shifts- 45 hours per week- 1 hour unpaid break per shift (40 Hours paid per week))

Pay:

£16.50 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct undercover surveillance to identify and prevent theft, fraud, and other criminal activities within the store.


• Maintain a highly visible presence to deter potential offenders.


• Monitor CCTV systems to identify suspicious behaviour and incidents.


• Detain and interview individuals suspected of theft or wrongdoing, adhering to company policies and legal requirements.


• Compile detailed reports and evidence, and confidently present findings to clients.


• Collaborate with store management and law enforcement as necessary.


• Assist with inventory audits and security assessments.


• Uphold the highest standards of professionalism and customer service.

The ideal candidate

• At least 18 years old – a legal requirement to work in a front-line licensable activity


• SIA Guarding or Door Supervision licence (Essential)


• Access to own Vehicle (desirable)


• Previous retail security experience is an advantage, particularly in customer-facing environments


• Experience within a security environment is desirable


• Strong communication and computer literacy


• 5 years checkable work and address history


• Reliable, punctual, flexible, and smart in appearance


• Friendly, approachable, and always professional


• Enthusiastic and motivated to do a great job


• Ideally some experience within a Security environment or a customer facing role


• Able to interact with clients and customers in a positive manner


• Some experience working within a Security environment and working as part of a team


• Effective people skills, able to interact with clients and customers in a positive manner

Successful candidates will be required to provide original documentation for detailed screening and vetting processes.

This could include the following: passport / driving licence / utility bill dated in the last 3 months / HMRC letter / original bank statement / original payslip / birth certificate / a valid share code.

About Us

Join a growing market-leading brand of support services to work with the UK’s largest brands such as Jaguar Land Rover, Tesco, BBC StudioWorks, and many more. Carlisle currently employees over 5,000 dedicated and enthusiastic staff members to deliver events, security cleaning, and retail facilities support services across the UK’s most renowned sites and critical infrastructure.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Carlisle, we are committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in all areas of employment, recruitment and selection, training, development, and promotion. In all situations people will be judged solely on merit or ability.