Retail Security Officer in Newport

ASEL designs, develops and delivers fully bespoke and integrated security solutions, seamlessly bringing together people, technology and processes to achieve results-driven outcomes. 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 organisation founded in 1979 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide visible deterrence and respond to incidents.
• Complete incident reports and collaborate with local authorities.
• Patrol the shop floor and deter criminal activity.
• Assess and identify vulnerabilities, working proactively to minimise risk.
• Liaise with management and local authorities when 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: Newport

Hours: Full time and part time available

Shifts: To be discussed

Hourly Rate: £13.01 - £14.10

The Person

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

Required Experience and Qualification

You must have a valid SIA licence to apply for this role. Previous experience of working in a Retail Security Role is an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.

Benefits

• SIA Licence Renewal
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• Investment into training
• Perkbox incentive scheme which includes discounts and an employee assistance programme
• Company uniform provided

Applicants must be able to provide a full 5-year checkable work or back to school history. Should you be selected to attend an interview, please ensure you 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 large number of applicants that we receive, if you have not been contacted within 14 days of your application please assume that 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.

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.

Note: This job description reflects the current requirements and may be amended from time to time.