Mobile Plain Clothes Security Operative (Store Detective)
Full Time – Permanent, 42 hours per week (approx. 2 Saturdays per month). Immediate start available.
Pay & Contract
£16.36 per hour.
Travel Requirement
Mobile role across multiple Asda stores. Full UK driving licence required. Vehicle access necessary. Mileage reimbursed.
About the Role
Protect Asda’s people, property, and profits by operating covertly and overtly across multiple stores. Detect and prevent theft, reduce stock loss, and ensure a safe environment for customers and colleagues.
Responsibilities
* Monitor customer behaviour and identify suspicious activity across multiple sites
* Conduct covert surveillance to detect and prevent theft
* Safely and lawfully detain offenders where appropriate
* Produce clear and accurate incident reports and witness statements
* Collaborate with store management, security teams, and local police as required
* Stay up to date with local crime trends and adapt approach accordingly
* Ensure compliance with SIA regulations and company procedures
* Travel between stores and respond to incidents as needed
* Represent Mitie and Asda professionally at all times
Qualifications
* Valid SIA Licence (SG, DS, or CP)
* Previous experience in retail security or store detective roles preferred
* Strong observational skills and attention to detail
* Confident decision-maker, able to handle conflict professionally
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Comfortable using technology and reporting systems
* High levels of integrity, discretion, and professionalism
* Flexible and reliable, with a proactive mindset
* Strong team player capable of working independently
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