Security Guard

**Company: TJ Hughes**

**Role: Full Time Security Guard**

**Location: Glasgow**

TJ Hughes is currently recruiting for a **Full Time Security Guard** to join the team based at our TJ Hughes Glasgow store.

**This is a full time role for 38 hours per week working any 5 days out of Sunday to Saturday.**

**ROP exceeds NMW.**

**Responsibilities**

As a Security Guard the main purpose of your role is to keep a watchful eye on Company stock, staff and customers. Acting like a human CCTV camera your primary role is preventing any theft or damage from taking place within the store and although you are not a retail assistant often you may need to direct customers towards colleagues who can help.

To maintain a high-profile visual deterrent on the sales floor to prevent theft.

To patrol the shop floor to prevent and detect theft and only as a last resort detain persons for theft (strictly adhering to ASCONE procedure).

To arrest any persons found committing an indictable offence within the confines of the store ensuring that any arrest is carried out within the law and in accordance with store policies and procedures.

To maintain good order on the shop floor and discourage anti-social behaviour.

Refuse admission to or escort undesirable elements from the store.

Convey store policies and emergency procedures to visitors.

To advise customers politely when the store is closing for the day.

Maintain high standards of conduct and personal presentation (smart, clean and tidy in full uniform, badge) at all times.

To monitor merchandise displays and to report to management any known or suspected loss.

To be aware of your responsibilities in terms of health and safety.

Any other duties as required in accordance with the needs of the business/store operations.

**Required Skills**:
Experience of working within a security / loss prevention function preferably from a fast-paced retail background.

Excellent observational skills

Good IT skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent written skills

Active listening skills

Ability to use security equipment

**About Us**

TJ Hughes is your value retailer. Trading since 1912, we are providing worldwide designer brands and quality goods at great value. We have been dedicated and evolved over the last ten years to meet the needs to all of our customers and 800 employees. TJs invests in training and developing our teams to ensure the highest levels of buying knowledge, accurate merchandising and customer service; from the point of order to delivery. Our exceptional team travel the world to source not only the essentials, but innovative and inspiring products at competitive prices. We have modernised the way our traditional high street department stores operate to succeed in an environment that many have found challenging in recent years. At the same time, we are now a fast-growing digital retailer across multiple online platforms, adding to the success of our retail business and setting strong foundations for further evolution. You will find our brands on the largest online platforms and marketplaces including Amazon, eBay, Mano Mano and on our own website tjhughes.co.uk

We are looking for talented and enthusiastic people who are passionate about retail and who want to be part of something exciting. We specialise in fashion, beauty, accessories and home, including electrical, home furnishings and seasonal; all aimed at providing our customers everything they might need at real ‘value for money’.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a positive ‘can do’ individual and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people who are passionate about retail and who want to be part of something exciting.

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

**Salary**: From £10.42 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 38 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 66S/SG38