Elite Retail Security Officer
Location: Southampton
Pay Rate: £16.60
Hours: Various
Shift Pattern: Various shifts between 8:45am and 7:15pm, across 7 days

SIA SG or DS Licence Essential, Driving licence also essential as this role requires you to cover multiple sites

Minimum 3 Years' Retail Security Experience Required

We are seeking a highly professional and experienced Elite Retail Security to join our team.

This role is ideally suited to individuals who have a proven background in retail security, loss prevention, and shrinkage reduction within busy retail environments. We are looking for confident professionals who can combine exceptional customer service with proactive theft prevention and store protection.

Please note that applications will only be considered from candidates who have a minimum of 3 years' retail security experience.

Your Responsibilities

As an Elite Security Officer, you will:

- Act as a highly visible security presence to protect colleagues, customers, stock, and company assets
- Proactively identify and prevent theft, fraud, and stock loss
- Support the delivery of store loss prevention strategies and contribute to shrinkage reduction
- Monitor and respond appropriately to suspicious activity and security incidents
- Conduct investigations and gather relevant information relating to theft and loss prevention incidents
- Produce accurate and detailed incident reports using digital reporting systems
- Build positive working relationships with store management and retail teams
- Ensure all site security procedures and client requirements are followed at all times
- Respond effectively to emergencies, incidents, and fire evacuation procedures
- Conduct staff and contractor searches where required and authorised
- Maintain professional standards of appearance, conduct, and customer service at all times

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- A valid SIA Security Guarding (SG) or Door Supervision (DS) licence
- A minimum of 3 years' retail security experience
- Previous loss prevention, store detective, or retail crime prevention experience
- Experience identifying and preventing theft, fraud, and stock loss
- Excellent communication and conflict management skills
- A professional, smart, and highly presentable approach
- Strong written skills with experience completing incident reports and documentation
- Confidence using digital reporting systems and mobile technology
- The ability to remain calm, observant, and decisive in challenging situations

Why Join Us?

Join TSS, part of the world's leading provider of security solutions, and enjoy genuine opportunities for career development and progression.

From comprehensive induction training and on-site support to ongoing development programmes, you'll be supported every step of the way by an experienced management team.

Benefits

- 5.6 weeks annual holiday entitlement
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Training, development, and progression opportunities
- Life Assurance Benefit
- Contributory Healthcare Scheme
- Eyecare Vouchers
- Employee Discount Schemes
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Free Uniform Provided

Job Ref: T138

TSS are a recognised Disability Confident Leader Employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are dedicated to supporting accessibility, opportunity, and development for all employees.

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