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Retail security officer

Houghton Le Spring
Amberstone Security
Retail security officer
Posted: 25 October
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Retail Security Officer

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ASEL, design, develop and deliver fully bespoke and integrated security solutions, seamlessly bringing together people, technology and processes to achieve results-driven outcomes. As the original thinkers 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 to always act with sincerity and integrity in order to provide a genuinely collaborative service, which 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. Argenbright has decades of experience in aviation services, facilities management, BPO and technology and a heritage in security services across the USA and Europe.


Responsibilities

We believe that the best approach to deterring criminal activity is to understand the vulnerabilities and risk of each location, and 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 the local authorities.

* Patrol the shop floor and deter criminal activity
* Assess and identify vulnerabilities, and work proactively to minimise risk
* Liaise with management and local authorities where applicable
* Manage vulnerable persons with empathy to avoid causing 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


Location & Hours

Location: Philadelphia Lane 86

Hours: 40.5

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off rota Monday – Saturday 09:30 – 22:00, Sunday 10:00 – 16:00 (rolling rota)

Hourly Rate: £13.54


Person

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


Qualifications & Experience

You must have a valid SIA licence to apply for this role. Previous experience in a retail security role is an advantage but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Applicants must be able to provide a full 5-year checkable work or back-to-school history. Bring right-to-work documents and recent proof of address to an interview.


Benefits

* SIA Licence Renewal
* Auto enrolment pension scheme
* Investment into training
* Perkbox incentive scheme with discounts and 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 to pull wages early
* EAP – Employee Assistance Programme
* Progression opportunities within the company
* Ongoing training


Equality & Diversity

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.


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