Ref:
76475
Location:
Reading
Employment:
Full time
Closing Date:
2 July 2025

Retail Security Officer (76475)

Since 1987, Mitie’s 68,000 employees, have been serving companies and communities across the world. We're the UK’s leading facilities management company. Our clients range from banks to retailers, hospitals to schools, and critical government sites. We make a positive difference to millions of people, every day, and we're very proud of this. Join us and together there's no limit to what we can achieve.

Job Overview

Job Title - Retail Security Officer (Full Time)

Location - Reading

Hours - Every Monday, Thursday, Friday, 14:00-21:00. Tuesday 14:00-20:00. Saturday 12:00-21:00. Sunday 10:00-16:00

Pay Rate - £12.36

Job Overview

You are required to provide safety and security to our customer's property, people and/or assets in line with the published Assignment Instructions, delivering results that meet and / or exceed the Key performance indicators. Provide exceptional customer service to both staff and visitors alike, as well as undertake additional training to ensure continuous self-development, all whilst upholding both Mitie and our clients reputation.

Main Duties
- Use ASCONE to maintain the security of the site.
- Conduct regular patrols of the site.
- Deliver customer service to both staff and visitors.
- Support the staff with any reasonable request.
- Ensure the relevant reports are completed in order for accurate information to be recorded.
Training

For this role, you will be required to fully and satisfactorily complete all required competency training, as well as undertake additional training to ensure continuous self-development as directed by the Operations Manager. You are required to ensure you renew your licence 16 weeks before expiry.

Security and Health & Safety
- Look out for, and to immediately report, any Health & Safety hazards, or potential hazards, on site.
- Stay alert to any threats or changes within the work environment in order to take the appropriate action to reduce the chance of disruption, loss or damage, whilst using common sense and initiative to ensure the situation does not become threatening.
- To maintain professional conduct in the face of difficult situations and challenging customers.
- Complete an accurate and detailed entry of any incidents that occur on the system provided on site.
- To call emergency services and Communication Centre to report all incidents.
What we are looking for
- Previous Security Experience is required.
- Door Supervisor SIA License.
- Report Writing skills essential.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure.