Retail Security Officer

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Pay: £13.77 per hour

Hours:

48 hours on rolling shift pattern - predominantly days

From day one, you’ll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, Mentorship, and a whole load of benefits from big brand discounts to give back schemes!

• Active Patrols:
  Regularly patrol designated areas to detect and deter suspicious activity, ensuring a safe and secure environment for everyone.
• Thorough Searches:
  Conduct detailed searches, following comprehensive company policies and procedures.
• Detailed Record-Keeping:
  Maintain accurate records and complete necessary paperwork related to security incidents and observations.
• Effective Communication:
  Collaborate with colleagues, supervisors and various external authorities to report incidents and coordinate responses to security issues.
• Exceptional Customer Service:
  Provide outstanding customer service to employees, visitors, and guests with professionalism and courtesy.

• A valid SIA licence.
• First Aid at Work qualification (desirable).
• CCTV Public Space Surveillance licence (desirable).
• Previous retail security, loss prevention or door experience.
• Experience with CCTV and control room environments.
• Knowledge of UK retail crime trends.
• Customer service or hospitality background.
• The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history.
• Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken.

• Access to a range of discounts on various retailers and services.
• Dental plans with cash back for everyday dental costs.
• Health plan with cash back on medical costs.
• Cycle to Work scheme allowing you to purchase a bike or cycling equipment.
• Specsavers discounts for eye tests and spectacles.
• WeCare 24/7 online GP and mental health support service.
• Toothfairy online access to dental advice.
• Pension Plan with employer contributions and tax relief.
• Payroll ISA savings account.
• Free mortgage advice.
• Financial Wellbeing Hub.
• Death in Service Benefit providing life assurance lump sum.

We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status. We support equality through Employee Networks, the Race at Work Charter, and the Armed Forces Covenant. We celebrate diversity with events such as BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE, and Black History Month.