Retail Security Officer
Posted 2 days ago. Closing date: 25/12/2025.
Overview
ASEL, part of the Argenbright Holdings Group, designs, develops and delivers bespoke and integrated security solutions, founded in 1979 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. ASEL has revolutionised the industry with its risk modelling and risk advisory practice, utilising data and insight to identify and mitigate risk, inform strategy, prevent crime and reduce cost.
Location
Burley, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom (LS4 2HR)
Hours & Shift Pattern
16 hours per week, split across Tuesday 12:00‑22:00 and Sunday 11:00‑17:00.
Salary
£13.54 per hour.
Responsibilities
* 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 using tablets or phones for daily activity planning.
* Provide detailed and legible incident reports to assist the client and local authorities.
Requirements
* Valid SIA Guarding or SIA Door Supervisor licence (current).
* Previous retail security experience is an advantage but not essential; full training will be provided.
* Full 5‑year checkable work or back‑to‑school history.
* Right‑to‑work documents and recent proof of address.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills, confident communicator, welcoming and patient with customers, and able to handle conflict professionally.
The Person
To be an effective Security Officer, you will need to be a confident communicator, provide detailed verbal and written accounts of criminal activity, be welcoming and patient with customers, and handle conflict in a professional manner.
Benefits
* SIA licence renewal support.
* Auto‑enrolment pension scheme.
* Investment into training.
* Perkbox incentive scheme including discounts and an employee assistance programme.
* Company uniform provided.
* Perkbox recognition – rewards and discount platform.
* Apprenticeship opportunities.
* Employee of the month scheme (£50).
* 110% Club of outstanding performers with large prizes and monetary rewards.
* WageStream – flexible wage application.
* EAP – Employee Assistance Programme.
* Progression opportunities within the company.
* Ongoing training.
Equality & Diversity
ASEL values diverse skills and experience and is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees.
Additional Information
Due to the large number of applicants, if you have not been contacted within 14 days of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful.
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