Security Officer in Darlaston

ASEL designs, develops and delivers fully bespoke and integrated security solutions that bring together people, technology and processes to achieve results-driven outcomes. Our risk advisory practice uses data and insight to identify and mitigate risk, inform strategy, prevent crime and reduce cost. We act with sincerity and integrity to provide a genuinely collaborative service that customers can trust. ASEL is part of the Argenbright Holdings Group, a privately owned $2.2bn organisation founded in 1979 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Main Responsibilities

• As a Retail Security Officer, you will provide visible deterrence, respond to incidents, complete incident reports and collaborate with local authorities.
• You will carry out guarding responsibilities in store and perform the following duties:
• Patrolling the shop floor and deterring criminal activity
• Assessing and identifying vulnerabilities, and working proactively to minimise risk
• Liaising with management and local authorities when applicable
• Managing vulnerable persons with empathy to avoid distress
• Completing colleague and contractor searches when required in line with customer company policy
• Digitally reporting incidents and using tablets/phones for daily activity planning
• Providing detailed and legible incident reporting to assist the Client and Local Authorities

Location: Darlaston

Hours: 39 Hours

Shift Pattern: Mon, Tue, Wed (12:30 - 22:00) Thur (11:30 - 22:00)

Hourly Rate: £13.45

The Person

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

Qualifications Required Experience and Qualification

• You must have a valid SIA licence to apply for this role.
• Previous experience in a Retail Security role is advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided.

Benefits

• SIA Licence Renewal
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• Investment into training
• Perkbox incentive scheme including discounts and an employee assistance programme
• Company uniform provided
• Progression opportunities within the company
• Ongoing training

Applicants must be able to provide a full 5-year checkable work or education history. If selected to attend an interview, please bring your right to work documents and a recent proof of address. You must have a current SIA Guarding or SIA Door Supervisor licence to apply for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not been contacted within 14 days of your application please assume you have been unsuccessful.

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.

Responsibilities & Requirements

Job descriptions should be reviewed on a regular basis. Any changes should be made and agreed between you and your manager. The above information is not exhaustive, and you are required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be required within the scope of the position and your capabilities. All employees are required to act professionally, co-operatively and flexibly in line with the requirements of the position.