Store Detective

Mitie Group plc.; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Group plc is seeking a Store Detective to join the Total Security Management Team in Brighton and surrounding areas. The role involves patrolling multiple Co-op stores, preventing stock loss, and collaborating with the security team to ensure a safe shopping environment.

The ideal candidate holds an SIA licence (front-line preferred) and a CCTV licence is a plus, with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Flexibility for travel and shifts is essential.

Qualifications

• SIA Licence (front-line) is essential; CCTV Licence beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.
• Strong customer-service and communication skills are essential.
• Adaptable to travel and varied shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Operate across Co-op stores to prevent theft of stock.
• Collaborate with security team to maintain a safe shopping environment.
• Support enforcement of legal powers to detain and assist with welfare.

Skills

SIA Licence

Driving licence

Customer service

Tools

CCTV Licence

Job description

Co-op Stores Brighton and surrounding areas.

£19.15 per hour

40 hours a week

MUST HAVE DRIVING LICENSE AND ACCESS TO OWN TRANSPORT.

Must be flexible as role requires travel and various shift patterns.

Job Description

Mitie has a great opportunity for a Store Detective to join the Total Security Management Team.

As a Store Detective, you will operate across a network of stores, and utilise your observation skills to help prevent theft of stock. The work of the Store Detective Team is crucial in the identification, apprehension and prosecution of criminals who target our client. Store Detective must be available to cover various shift patterns as well as being flexible in their approach to working locations and potential changes to working patterns.

Main Duties

• The Store Detective will work in collaboration with all members of the security team to achieve a safe and secure shopping environment free from crime and the fear of crime.
• Utilising conflict resolution in order to diffuse difficult situations that may arise within the workplace.
• Reporting to the Store Detective Team Leader.
• They will always be mindful of the legal requirements associated with powers of arrest, detain and welfare responsibilities to ensure the personnel safety of all Mitie/Co-op personnel and members of the public.
• Ensure effective communication to officers and colleagues that create an integrated and coordinated approach to crime prevention and detection.
• Adopting an intuitive approach to store layout taking into consideration store demographic and associated risks.

Qualifications

• The Store Detective will need to be a team player with an enthusiastic attitude.
• SIA Licence essential preferably a Front-Line Licence, CCTV Licence would be beneficial.
• Strong Customer Service, client focused attitude with the ability to build good working relationships.
• Excellent communication skills are required both written and verbal.
• Adaptable communication style to meet the needs of different people groups.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Resilient and tenacious with a can-do approach.
• Capability in the use of technology.
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
• A Full UK Driving licence is required with access to a vehicle.

Additional information

It's the little things that count -

On top of the usual rewards, you'd expect to see from a large company, such as - holidays, pension, tax-free childcare schemes and cycle to work schemes, we also provide many extra benefits to enhance our people's well-being and enjoyment at work. A comprehensive training programme in place to support personnel development.

Note: This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for this position and the range of duties undertaken. A more detailed job description will be available at interview should you be successful in your application. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder throughout the period of employment. The job description may be varied from time to time by the Company to reflect changes in the post holder's role and/or the needs of the business.