Senior Retail Security & Loss Prevention Officer

Staffline; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays (dependent on hours)

Workplace Pension

Progression training

Life assurance

Healthcare Scheme

Eyecare vouchers

Employee Discount Schemes

Refer a friend

Free uniform

Job summary

Staffline is recruiting a Retail Security & Loss Prevention Officer for our Coventry team. The role demands a professional with proven retail security experience, capable of combining customer service with proactive theft prevention and store protection.

Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years in retail security and hold an SIA SG or DS license. The position involves monitoring, incident reporting, and shrinkage reduction across shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' retail security experience.
• SIA SG or DS license required.
• Experience in loss prevention and store protection beneficial.
• Excellent communication and conflict management skills.
• Professional appearance and customer-focused.
• Confident with digital reporting tools and mobile tech.

Responsibilities

• Act as a highly visible security presence to protect colleagues, customers, stock, and assets.
• Proactively identify and prevent theft, fraud, and stock loss.
• Support delivery of store loss prevention strategies and shrinkage reduction.
• Monitor and respond to suspicious activity and security incidents.
• Conduct investigations and gather information on theft and loss incidents.
• Produce accurate incident reports using digital systems.
• Build relationships with store management and retail teams.
• Ensure security procedures and client requirements are followed at all times.
• Respond to emergencies, incidents, and fire evacuations.
• Conduct staff and contractor searches when required.

Skills

SIA license

Retail security

Loss prevention

Communication

Incident reporting

Tools

Digital reporting systems

Job description

We are seeking a highly professional and experienced Retail Security & Loss Prevention Officer to join our team in Coventry.

This role is ideally suited to individuals who have a proven background in retail security, loss prevention, and shrinkage reduction within busy retail environments. We are looking for confident professionals who can combine exceptional customer service with proactive theft prevention and store protection.

Please note that applications will only be considered from candidates who have a minimum of 2 years' retail security experience.

Location: Coventry

Pay Rate: £15.50 - £16.25 per hour (dependent on experience)

Hours: Various

Shift Pattern: Various

SG / DS SIA licence required.

Your Time at Work

As a Senior Retail Security & Loss Prevention Officer, you will:

• Act as a highly visible security presence to protect colleagues, customers, stock, and company assets
• Proactively identify and prevent theft, fraud, and stock loss
• Support the delivery of store loss prevention strategies and contribute to shrinkage reduction
• Monitor and respond appropriately to suspicious activity and security incidents
• Conduct investigations and gather relevant information relating to theft and loss prevention incidents
• Produce accurate and detailed incident reports using digital reporting systems
• Build positive working relationships with store management and retail teams
• Ensure all site security procedures and client requirements are followed at all times
• Respond effectively to emergencies, incidents, and fire evacuation procedures
• Conduct staff and contractor searches where required and authorised
• Maintain professional standards of appearance, conduct, and customer service at all times

Our Perfect Worker

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A valid SIA Security Guarding (SG) or Door Supervision (DS) license
• A minimum of 2 years' retail security experience
• Previous loss prevention, store detective, or retail crime prevention experience
• Experience identifying and preventing theft, fraud, and stock loss
• Excellent communication and conflict management skills
• A professional, smart, and highly presentable approach
• Strong written skills with experience completing incident reports and documentation
• Confidence using digital reporting systems and mobile technology
• The ability to remain calm, observant, and decisive in challenging situations

Why Join Us?

Join us, part of the world's leading provider of security solutions, and enjoy genuine opportunities for career development and progression.

From comprehensive induction training and on-site support to ongoing development programmes, you'll be supported every step of the way by an experienced management team.

Key Information and Benefits

• Holidays (dependent on time/ hours worked)
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Progression training and development opportunities
• Life assurance benefit
• Contributory Healthcare Scheme
• Eyecare vouchers
• Employee Discount Schemes
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free uniform provided

Job Ref: 1TSSG (T48)

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