Retail Security Officer - B&Q in Acton & surrounding area

Weekly hours: 45hrs+

Hourly pay: £12.33

Benefits of working with Mitie

Would you benefit from the Cycle to work scheme?

Would you be interested in share incentive plans?

Would you like to Save as your earn?

Would you enjoy Employee discounts at over 850 retailers?

Would you like client 20% discount card once completed qualifying period?

Job Overview

Our client is the UK's premier high street retailer.  As a Store Security officer, you will operate across their network of stores, and utilize your observation skills to help prevent theft of stock. The work of the loss prevention team is crucial in the identification, apprehension and prosecution of criminals who target our client.

Main Duties

• Observe, deter and arrest those taking part in criminal activity.
• Liaison with the police forces and other crime prevention partners, in the areas you will be operating, will be key to keeping up to date with crime trends in the area.
• Build local network to identify and disrupt crime.
• Report incidents accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Occasionally attend court to provide evidence.

What we are looking for

• Must be able to drive due to nature of job role.
• As no two days at our client's regional stores are the same, you will need to be highly adaptable.
• You will remain calm under pressure and react quickly in challenging situations.
• Experience in a customer facing with a strong customer service background.
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal), preferably with a GCSE of equivalent in English
• Proactive and forward-thinking approach to work, demonstrating adaptability and a desire to improve on existing working practices.
• Strongly self-motivated individual possessing a can do attitude and a drive to learn.
• A positive, outgoing personality looking to be part of a strong and established team.
• It is essential that you are SIA licenced – store detective experience is highly desirable.
• Exceptional observational skills; ability to handle sensitive situations and to make quick decisions.
• Confidence to challenge people when necessary.
• Ability to use modern surveillance systems, like CCTV and electronic tags.