Store Detective

Kingdom Services Group Ltd; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 44,083,000 - 49,594,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingdom Group is recruiting a Store Detective (SIA Licensed) to cover Tesco stores across Stevenage, Cambridge and surrounding areas. The role is full-time and permanent with a mobile security remit, monitoring activity, preventing theft and protecting customers and colleagues.

The successful candidate must hold a valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence, have retail security or loss prevention experience, and be willing to travel between multiple store locations.

Qualifications

• Valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence.
• Experience in store detective, retail security or loss prevention.
• Excellent observation, communication and report-writing skills.
• Confident and professional approach to conflict management.
• Ability to provide a full 5-year checkable employment history.
• Full UK driving licence and own transport.
• Flexibility to travel between multiple Tesco locations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor store activity to prevent theft, fraud and crime.
• Conduct plain-clothes surveillance and investigations.
• Gather evidence including CCTV footage and witness statements.
• Recover unpaid goods and apprehend offenders per procedures.
• Complete detailed incident and investigation reports.
• Share intelligence with store management and security teams.
• Liaise with police and external agencies when required.
• Provide crime prevention advice and support to staff.
• Maintain a professional visible presence as needed.
• Handle challenging situations calmly, safely and professionally.

Skills

SIA Licence

Store Detective experience

Observation skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Conflict management

Driving licence

Travel between locations

Job description

Store Detective (SIA Licensed)

Location:

Tesco Stevenage, SG1 1HN

Hours:

Full Time, Permanent, 40 Hours Per Week

Shift Pattern:

Flexible, 5 days out of 7, Monday to Sunday, including weekends. Shifts are 8 hours in duration with varied start times and are scheduled via a monthly rota.

Pay Rate:

£16.35 per hour

Transport:

Own vehicle required

About The Role

Kingdom Group, a trusted partner of Tesco Supermarkets, is looking for an experienced Store Detective to join our retail security team. This is a mobile role covering Tesco stores across Stevenage, Cambridge, and surrounding areas, helping to prevent theft, reduce losses, and protect customers, colleagues, and company assets.

The successful candidate will hold a valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence, have previous retail security or loss prevention experience, and be willing to travel between multiple store locations.

Commuting Is Essential To Cover The Following Postcode Areas

SG1, SG2, SG7, SG8, CM2, CM77, CB1, CB5, CB23, CB24

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor store activity to identify and prevent theft, fraud, and other criminal activity.
• Conduct plain-clothes surveillance and investigations.
• Gather and preserve evidence, including CCTV footage and witness statements.
• Recover unpaid goods and apprehend offenders in line with company procedures and legal guidelines.
• Complete detailed incident and investigation reports.
• Share intelligence with store management and security teams.
• Liaise with police and external agencies where required.
• Provide crime prevention advice and support to store colleagues.
• Maintain a professional and visible presence where necessary.
• Handle challenging situations calmly, safely, and professionally.

Requirements

• Valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence.
• Previous Store Detective, Retail Security, Loss Prevention, or similar experience.
• Excellent observation, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Confident and professional approach to conflict management.
• Ability to provide a full 5-year checkable employment history.
• Full UK driving licence and own transport.
• Flexibility to travel between multiple Tesco locations.

About Kingdom

Kingdom Group is one of the UK's leading and longest-established security, facilities management, and outsourced service providers. We are proud to partner with Tesco, delivering high-quality security services that help create safe and secure environments for customers and colleagues.

At Kingdom, we are committed to investing in our people, supporting career development, and recognising success at every level.

Benefits

• Earn Early, Stress Less – access earned wages before payday.
• Recognition That Matters – regular rewards and colleague recognition.
• CARE Platform – wellbeing support, discounts, and employee benefits.
• Career Development – genuine opportunities for progression.
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn referral bonuses.
• Paid Community Days – opportunities to support local initiatives.
• Award-Winning Support – join a team that values and supports its people.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced, SIA-licensed Store Detective looking for a full-time permanent opportunity with excellent support, career progression, and the chance to work across multiple Tesco locations, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Kingdom Group and help protect Tesco stores across Stevenage, Cambridge, and the surrounding areas.