Security Officer

Position:
Retail Security Officer.

Location:

Covering Lidl Tilehurst.

Pay: £14.14 per hour.

Shifts:

Weekdays and weekends as per the shift pattern.

• Free SIA License Renewal
• Competitive Holiday Entitlement
• Pension Scheme
• Personal Learning Hub & Additional Training
• 24/7 Virtual GP & Healthcare Benefits
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Full Uniform Provided
• Exclusive Discounts with Selected Companies
• Company Share Scheme (SIP & SAYE)
• Overtime Available
• Life Cover: greater of equivalent annual salary or £10,000
• Salary Finance: access to part of earned pay before payday

Mitie has an exciting opportunity for a Retail Security Officer in the Lidl store in Reading. Full training and a quality induction will be provided. You must be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle to get to these sites.

• Act as a visual deterrent on the shop floor
• Safely detain offenders following H&S training
• Utilize store security systems, including CCTV and EAS gates
• Collaborate with covert security operatives
• Investigate losses and support inquiries about known offenders
• Complete accurate incident reports and company documentation
• Report crime incidents using a company-provided tablet
• Conduct routine patrols to ensure customer safety
• Record patrols in daily activity sheets
• Provide security updates during store briefings
• Conduct shift handovers to ensure service continuity
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for all

• Door Supervision or Security Guarding License
• Five-year checkable employment history or documentary evidence of any period of unemployment, self-employment, or education
• Driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Previous experience in a retail security role