Relief Officer

Overview

ASEL designs, develops and delivers bespoke integrated security solutions, bringing together people, technology and processes to achieve results‑driven outcomes. ASEL is the original thinker behind security risk modelling, which has revolutionised the industry. Our business is underpinned by our risk advisory practice, which utilises data and insight to identify and mitigate risk, inform strategy, prevent crime and reduce cost. We believe that authenticity and transparency are vital to success, so our main objective is always to act with sincerity and integrity to provide a genuinely collaborative service that customers can trust and believe in.

ASEL is part of the Argenbright Holdings Group, a privately owned $2.2bn organisation founded in 1979 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

We believe that the best approach to deterring criminal activity is to understand the vulnerabilities and risk of each location and to bespoke our approach to effectively reduce risk. As a Retail Security Officer, you will be required to provide a visible deterrence, respond to incidents, complete incident reports and collaborate with local authorities.

You will be expected to carry out all guarding responsibilities whilst in store, such as:

• Patrol the shop floor and deter criminal activity
• Assess and identify vulnerabilities, and work proactively to minimise risk
• Liaise with management and local authorities when applicable
• Manage vulnerable persons with empathy to avoid distress
• Complete colleague and contractor searches when required in line with customer company policy
• Digitally report incidents and use tablets/phones for daily activity planning
• Provide detailed and legible incident reporting to assist the client and local authorities

Beckton

Varied

Varied shifts

£12.71

To be an effective Security Officer, you will need to be a confident communicator and be able to provide detailed verbal and written accounts of criminal activity. You will need to be welcoming and patient with customers, and able to handle conflict in a professional manner.

You must have a valid SIA licence to apply for this role. Previous experience of working in a Retail Security Role is an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.

You must have a current SIA Guarding or SIA Door Supervisor licence to apply for this role.

Applicants must be able to provide a full 5‑year checkable work or back‑to‑school history. Please bring right‑to‑work documents and a recent proof of address if selected for interview.

• SIA Licence Renewal
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• Investment into training
• Perkbox incentive scheme (discounts and an employee assistance programme)
• Company uniform provided
• Access XD recognition – rewards and discount platform
• Apprenticeship
• Employee of the month scheme (£50)
• 110% Club of outstanding performers who can receive large prizes and monetary rewards
• Wage Stream – a flexible wage application allowing early wage access
• EAP – Employee Assistance Programme
• Progression opportunities within the company
• Ongoing training

ASEL values the diverse skills and experience of its employees and is committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all. Our objectives are that all individuals shall have equal opportunities for employment and advancement on the basis of their skills, aptitudes, and abilities.

ASEL is committed to the engagement and retention of the best possible talent and to creating an environment that encourages excellence through inclusion, equality, diversity, leadership, and management.