Mobile Plain Clothes Security Operative (Store Detective) – Full Time
Support Asda Stores across multiple locations as a Mobile Store Detective. You’ll detect and prevent theft, reduce loss, and maintain a safe environment for customers and colleagues.
Pay, Hours & Contract
- Pay Rate: £16.36 per hour
- Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
- Hours: 42 hours per week, including weekend work (approximately 2 Saturdays per month)
- Start Date: Immediate
Travel Requirement
- Mobile role requiring a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Mileage reimbursed.
About the Role
As a Mobile Plain Clothes Security Operative you will operate covertly and overtly across multiple sites to detect and prevent theft, reduce stock loss, and ensure a safe environment.
Key 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, accurate incident reports and witness statements.
- Liaise with store management, security teams, and local police where required.
- Stay up to date with local crime trends and adapt your approach.
- Ensure full compliance with SIA regulations and company procedures.
- Travel between stores and respond to incidents as needed.
- Represent Mitie and Asda with professionalism at all times.
What We’re Looking For
- 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 communication skills (written and verbal).
- Comfortable using technology and reporting systems.
- High levels of integrity, discretion and professionalism.
- Flexible and reliable, with a proactive mindset.
- A strong team player who can also work independently.
