Security Store Detective

15 hours ago

Southampton, United Kingdom The Range Full time

As a result of our expansion plans, and our continued ongoing success we are seeking a dynamic Security Store Detective.

**Job Purpose**:
This role entails working for the Loss Prevention department as part of a covert target team across the Hampshire, West Sussex, Berkshire area.

You will be deployed to our high-risk stores to identify and apprehend offenders for theft, while always being professional when dealing with conflict. The work of the Security Store Detective is crucial in the identification, apprehension and prosecution of criminals who target our stores.

You will also support your Security Team Leader by providing training, and development to our retail colleagues in Loss Prevention activity and department objectives.

**Accountabilities**:

- Deployed as a team to high-risk stores to identify and apprehend theft offenders.
- Generate detailed incident reports and collate evidence to support criminal prosecutions.
- Conducting training to support stores.
- Building relationships with internal stakeholders and external agencies.
- Completing surveillance operations across the retail / distribution network
- Always adhere to company policies and guidelines.

**Knowledge & Competencies**:
To succeed in this role, you will be expected to:

- Have good interpersonal and communication skills. Communicate in such a way that key messages cannot be missed.
- Have a high degree of initiative.
- Understand when to consult, involve or direct others.
- Have high quality written skills to deliver actionable guidance and feedback.
- Think clearly and quickly about issues and identify critical information.
- Project confidence when faced with challenge.
- Pay attention to detail and have good administration skills.
- Work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Have knowledge of all Microsoft Office Packages.
- Have your own transportation and a full UK driving license.
- This role will have the potential for travel across the UK and will involve overnight stays.

After your initial training, your line manager will continue to work with you to support your career development (we aim to promote from within).

**Salary, Hours and Requirements**
- Salary = £28,669
- Full time permanent contract, 44 hours per week
- Full driving licence with own reliable transport **required**
- Must be fully flexible working 5 days out of 7 (early/late/weekend essential to the role)

**The benefits**
- 28 day’s holidays (inclusive of public holidays)
- Up to 25% staff discount in all Range and wilko stores (after completion of probation)
- Up to 20% discount from our instore Dee Dee's/Iceland Cafes
- Subsidised travel (expenses paid weekly)
- Casual dress - Plain Clothed
- SIA Licence Exempt
- Free parking
- Company pension

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,669.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Free parking

Application question(s):

- please confirm your phone number and E-mail address?

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence an access to your own vehicle? (required)

Work Location: In person

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