Elite Retail Security Officer in Broadfield

Elite Retail Security Officer Crawley £16.12 per hour Various shifts Job Ref: T55 Looking for a security role where your experience can make a real impact? We're looking for experienced Retail Security Officers to join a specialist Tactical Support Unit (TSU) operating across multiple retail locations in Crawley. This is a hands-on role where you'll work as part of a dedicated 4-person team supporting stores experiencing higher levels of retail crime and loss.

You'll help protect colleagues, customers and stock while supporting stores where extra security expertise is needed most. No two days are the same. Some shifts will involve a highly visible security presence, while others may require a more discreet approach. You'll need to stay aware of what's happening around you, make sound decisions under pressure and work closely with both store teams and your fellow TSU colleagues.

We're looking for people with a strong retail security background who take pride in keeping people safe, building positive relationships and dealing with challenging situations professionally. Full specialist training is provided, including advanced physical intervention, safe search techniques, escorting procedures and conflict de-escalation training, helping you build on your existing experience and develop your career further.

Pay and Shift Details - £16.12 per hour - Various shifts available - Shifts between 8:45am and 7:15pm, across 7 days - Working across multiple retail locations - Ongoing opportunities available What You'll Be Doing - Working as part of a specialist Tactical Support Unit across multiple retail sites - Providing a visible security presence to help protect people, stock and property - Supporting stores where additional loss prevention and crime reduction support is required - Helping prevent theft, fraud and stock loss - Monitoring suspicious activity and responding appropriately to incidents - Supporting retail crime investigations and gathering relevant information - Completing accurate incident reports using digital systems - Building positive relationships with store colleagues and management teams - Following site security, safety and emergency procedures - Using specialist training and conflict management techniques to deal with challenging situations safely and professionally - Travelling between locations to support operational requirements What We're Looking For You'll fit right in if you: - Enjoy working in an active and hands-on environment - Stay calm and focused in challenging situations - Communicate confidently and professionally - Work well as part of a close-knit team - Take pride in protecting people and supporting colleagues - Have a strong eye for detail and good situational awareness - Are comfortable using digital reporting systems and mobile technology - Enjoy solving problems and making good decisions under pressure You'll Need To: - Hold a valid SIA SG or DS Licence - Hold a full UK driving licence - Have at least 3 years' retail security experience - Be willing to travel between retail locations as required Previous experience in loss prevention, store detective work or retail crime prevention would be highly beneficial. A Few Things To Know This is an active role and you'll spend much of your shift on your feet, moving between locations, observing activity and responding to incidents when required.

You'll be part of a specialist team focused on tackling organised retail crime and supporting stores where additional security expertise is needed. The role can be physically demanding at times, so being comfortable working in a fast-moving environment is important.

What's In It For You? - £16.12 per hour - 5.6 weeks holiday entitlement - Workplace pension scheme - Specialist security training and ongoing development - Career progression opportunities - Life assurance benefit - Contributory healthcare scheme - Eyecare vouchers - Employee discount schemes - Refer a friend scheme - Free uniform provided At Staffline, we believe good work is about feeling supported, valued and trusted to make a difference. That's why we work with partners who invest in their people and create opportunities to build rewarding careers.

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Information - Staffline is working in partnership with a well known team to recruit security roles - Our client is a Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating an inclusive workplace - Staffline does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process - Job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but details may change About Staffline Staffline is the UK's largest recruitment solutions partner, enabling over 35,000 people into good work every week. We operate at more than 420 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales. As one of the most established recruitment agencies in Nottingham with operations across the UK, we specialise in connecting businesses with temporary and permanent jobs across warehouse & logistics, food and drink, aviation, driving, technical & engineering, manufacturing & automotive and security.

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