Retail Security Officer

4 weeks ago


Penzance, United Kingdom BardWood Support Services Full time

About the role

Title – Retail Security Officer

Pay Rate – £14.26 per hour

Location – Penzance

Shift Timings – 45 hours per week 5 on 2off able to work in weekends

You will be working in a well-known retail store, which holds various stock such as food/drink, clothing and homeware items. As a security officer, your main role is to ensure the safety and security of both staff and visitors alike, by staying vigilant to any suspicious activity, follow ASCONE to ensure shoplifting is kept to a minimum, and deliver customer service to those who visit the store.

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.
  • Follow ASCONE
  • 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.
  • Minimum of 6 months experience in security is preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of computers.
  • 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 recognise 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.



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