Security Officer

Argenbright Security Europe Limited; Willenhall; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access XD recognition – rewards and 


Apprenticeship opportunities

Employee of the Month scheme

110% Club for outstanding performers

Job summary

ASEL is seeking a Retail Security Officer to deter crime and protect customers and staff at Willenhall. The role involves patrolling the shop floor, identifying vulnerabilities, and responding to incidents with clear reporting.

You will deliver professional service, liaise with local authorities and management, and complete incident reports using tablets or phones. A valid SIA licence and a full five-year history are essential; bring right-to-work documents to interview.

Qualifications

• SIA licence required to apply.
• Retail security experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Five-year checkable work or education history required.
• Right to work documents and a recent proof of address must be brought to interview.

Responsibilities

• Provide a visible deterrent and respond to incidents.
• Complete incident reports and liaise with local authorities.
• Carry out guarding responsibilities in-store.
• Patrol the shop floor and deter criminal activity.
• Identify vulnerabilities and minimise risk.
• Produce detailed and legible incident reports to assist the client and local authorities.

Job description

Retail Security Officer

About ASEL

ASEL design, develop and deliver fully bespoke and integrated security solutions, seamlessly bringing together people, technology and processes to achieve results-driven outcomes.

As the original thinkers behind security risk modelling — which has revolutionised the industry — our business is underpinned by our risk advisory practice, which utilises data and insight to identify and mitigate risk, inform strategy, prevent crime and reduce cost.

We believe that authenticity and transparency are vital to success. Our main objective is to always act with sincerity and integrity to provide a genuinely collaborative service that customers can trust and believe in.

ASEL is part of the Argenbright Holdings Group, a privately owned $2.2bn organisation founded in 1979 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Argenbright has decades of experience in aviation services, facilities management, BPO and technology, with a strong heritage in security services across the USA and Europe.

Position Details

Location: Willenhall

Hours: 23 Hours

Shift Pattern:Tue:12:30 PM – 9:00 PM Fri:12:30 PM – 9:00 PM Sun:10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (23 hours)

Hourly Rate: 13.45

Main Responsibilities

We believe that the best approach to deterring criminal activity is to understand the vulnerabilities and risks of each location and to tailor our approach to effectively reduce them.

As aSecurity Officer, you will be required to provide a visible deterrent, respond to incidents, complete incident reports, and collaborate with local authorities.

You will be expected to carry out all guarding responsibilities whilst in-store, including:

• Patrolling the shop floor and deterring criminal activity


• Assessing and identifying vulnerabilities, and working proactively to minimise risk


• Liaising with management and local authorities when applicable


• Managing vulnerable persons with empathy to avoid causing distress


• Completing colleague and contractor searches when required, in line with customer company policy


• Digitally reporting incidents and using tablets or phones for daily activity planning


• Producing detailed and legible incident reports to assist the client and local authorities

The Person

To be an effective Security Officer, you must be a confident communicator, capable of providing detailed verbal and written accounts of criminal activity or incidents. You will need to be welcoming and patient with customers and able to handle conflict in a calm and professional manner.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• You must hold a valid SIA licence to apply for this role.


• Previous experience in a retail security role is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided.


• You must be able to provide a full five-year checkable work or education history.


• Applicants must bring right to work documents and a recent proof of address to the interview.

Please note: due to the high number of applications received, if you have not been contacted within 14 days of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Mission, Core Values & Competencies

All employees are expected to embrace the company’s core values and principles to support the overall mission of the organisation. You should take personal responsibility for your own career development by continually assessing and improving your performance and behaviour against the objectives agreed in your ASEL Group Development Plan.

Equality & Diversity

ASEL values the diverse skills and experience of its employees and is committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all. Our objective is that all individuals shall have equal opportunities for employment and advancement based on their skills, aptitudes and abilities.

ASEL is dedicated to engaging and retaining the best possible talent and creating an environment that encourages excellence through inclusion, equality, diversity, leadership and management.

Responsibilities & Requirements

Job descriptions are reviewed regularly. Any changes will be made and agreed between you and your manager.

The above information is not exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake additional duties as reasonably requested, within the scope of the position and your capabilities.

All employees are expected to act professionally, co-operatively and flexibly in line with the requirements of their role.

Benefits

• Access XD recognition – rewards and discount platform


• Apprenticeship opportunities


• Employee of the Month scheme


• 110% Club for outstanding performers, offering prizes and monetary rewards


• Stream – Flexible Pay Access, allowing early access to earned wages


• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)


• Career Progression Opportunities


• Ongoing training and development

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