Security officer

Bardwood; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment specialist company in the UK is looking for a Retail Security Officer in Portsmouth. Responsibilities include patrolling the premises, monitoring store access, and managing emergency situations. Ideal candidates should possess an SIA License and have a 5-year checkable work history. Benefits include company-funded SIA License renewal and various employee schemes. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive family-oriented company.

Benefits

Company-funded SIA License renewal

Cycle to work scheme

Discount vouchers

Private medical cover

Childcare vouchers

Private pensions

Qualifications

• Must have an SIA License.
• A checkable 5-year work history is necessary.
• Experience in security or retail is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the retail store premises.
• Investigate disturbances and monitor entry/exit points.
• Call for help in emergencies and operate theft-detecting devices.
• Engage positively with customers and manage large crowds.

Skills

SIA License

Experience in a similar role

Ability to work under pressure

Physically fit

Job description

Title – Retail Security Officer

Pay Rate – £12.21

Location – Portsmouth

Shift Timings – Must be fully flexible

You will be working in a well-known retail store, which holds various stock. Officers are responsible for providing safety and security to both staff and visitors alike.

What will you get in return?

Please note all our roles require transfer to our client on a permanent basis after 12 weeks, with the following amazing benefits being offered upon transfer.

• Company-funded SIA License renewal.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Smart tech – allowing employees to buy the latest tech, deducted from their salaries monthly at no additional interest.
• Salary finance loans and monthly advances.
• Vouchers across various retailers such as Sainsbury’s, Argos, and ASDA, as well as holidays, leisure, fashion, pets, and many more.
• Save as you earn.
• Life cover.
• Private medical cover.
• Childcare vouchers.
• Private pensions.
• Fantastic opportunity to join an evolving family.

Your main responsibilities may include:

• Patrolling the Retail Store Premises.
• Investigating Disturbances, as well as monitoring the entry and exit points of the retail store.
• Confidently calling for help in emergency situations and operating theft-detecting devices.
• Effectively dealing with large crowds and building positive customer relations.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following:

• SIA License.
• 5-year checkable work/career history.
• Experience in a similar role, would an advantage.
• Physically fit to undertake given tasks.
• Possess the ability to work under pressure.

About our company

At BardWood Support Services we are recruitment specialists, supporting the facilities industry in the UK since 2015. We recognize that PEOPLE are our most valued resource and as such we aim to ensure our employees are matched within the right role that suits them, with a view to help them progress.