Security Officer

Kingdom Services Group Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Kingdom Group is seeking a confident Retail Security Officer to join the Tesco partnership at Tesco Newmarket Road, Cambridge. The role offers a permanent position with 36+ hours per week and shifts from 06:00-15:00 and 15:00-00:00, providing a strong security presence and supporting surrounding locations as required.

Applicants must hold a valid SIA licence, have their own transport, and be flexible to travel to nearby stores including Newmarket and Ely.

Qualifications

• Valid Door Supervisor SIA Licence.
• Full 5-year checkable work history.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling Tesco stores to ensure the safety of customers and colleagues.
• Acting as a visible deterrent to theft and anti-social behaviour.
• Monitoring premises and responding appropriately to incidents.
• Completing accurate reports and recording observations; supporting Tesco colleagues with store security requirements.
• Managing challenging situations calmly and professionally.
• Delivering excellent customer service while maintaining store security.

Skills

SIA Licence

Own transport

Travel flexibility

Job description

Retail Security Officer - Tesco Partnership

Location: Tesco Newmarket Road, Cambridge (CB5 8LD)

Pay: £13.72 per hour

Hours: 36+ hours per week (Permanent Position)

Shifts: 06:00-15:00 and 15:00-00:00

Requirement: Valid SIA Licence, own transport, and flexibility to travel

About The Role

Kingdom Group, a trusted partner to Tesco, is seeking a confident, professional, and reliable Retail Security Officer to join the team at Tesco Newmarket Road, Cambridge.

This is a permanent position offering 36+ hours per week, with responsibility for providing a strong and visible security presence at the Cambridge store and supporting nearby locations, including Newmarket and Ely, when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Patrolling Tesco stores to ensure the safety of customers and colleagues
• Acting as a visible deterrent to theft and anti-social behaviour
• Monitoring premises and responding appropriately to incidents
• Completing accurate reports and recording observationsSupporting Tesco colleagues with store security requirements
• Managing challenging situations calmly and professionally
• Delivering excellent customer service while maintaining store security

What We're Looking For

• Valid Door Supervisor SIA Licence
• Full 5-year checkable work history
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Professional, confident, and reliable approach
• Good attention to detail and sound judgement
• Previous security experience desirable but not essential
• Flexibility to work varying hours as required
• Own transport and willingness to travel to support surrounding stores, including Newmarket and Ely

Why Join Kingdom?

• Career progression opportunities and development pathways
• Colleague recognition and reward programmes
• Wellbeing support, discounts, and employee benefits
• Referral bonus scheme
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Opportunity to work within a long-standing Tesco partnership

Other Details

• Permanent role based primarily at Tesco Newmarket Road, Cambridge (CB5 8LD)
• Minimum 36+ hours per week
• Shifts include 06:00-15:00 and 15:00-00:00
• Must be flexible to cover Cambridge and surrounding areas when required
• Full flexibility and reliable transport are essential