Security Officer (Retail Core) - 9.00 Per Hour

Mitie ,
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Overview

Job Description

Mitie has a great opportunity for Retail Security Officer to work at our site based in *Edinburgh, EH15*. Working at this location will allow the successful candidate to enjoy discounted benefits whilst gaining high quality experience within the security industry. Full training and a quality induction is provided for the successful candidate. *Main Duties* Acting as a visual deterrent spending approx. 60% of time on the shop floor - able to deter and when required safely detain offenders in accordance with H&S training Utilising the store security systems, CCTV, EAS gates, etc, to support the security activity. Working in liaison with covert security operatives. Investigating any losses, empty packaging, support enquiries regarding known offenders. Completing full and accurate incident reports and company documentation Reporting Crime incidents to Crime Centre on a company provided tablet. Completing routine patrols of the store to ensure customer safety and maintaining a strong security presence to all members of the public. Recording completed patrols in daily activity sheets in liaison with the store point of contact. Attending the store briefings to provide a security update. Conducting shift handover procedures at the start and end of each shift to ensure all matters of concern or note occurring during a shift are passed on for the purposes of service and incident management continuity. Maintaining a safe and secure environment for all. *Person Specification* Unrestricted right to work full time in the UK for a minimum period of 12 months Door Supervision or Security Guarding License essential. Excellent communication skills are required both written and verbal. Have a five - year checkable employment history or be able to produce documentary evidence of any period of unemployment, self- employment or full and part time education during that period Understand the Health and Safety at Work Act, relevant Criminal, Civil Law and Police and Criminal Evidence Act. *Desirable experience* Previous experience of working in a retail Security role *It's the little things that count -* Competitive holiday entitlement - 28 days annual leave Generous Staff Discount at 20% (subject to qualifying period) Pension A personal learning hub, that also provides access to Additional Training Full uniform A wide range of discounts with selected companies Overtime availability A supportive management support network Paid breaks Career Progression opportunities A personal Portal for rota planning, annual leave booking and company information On top of the usual rewards you'd expect to see from a large company, such as - holidays, pension, childcare vouchers and cycle to work schemes, we also provide many extra benefits to enhance our people's well-being and enjoyment at work. /Note: This job description Is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for this position and the range of duties undertaken. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder throughout the period of employment. The job description may be varied from time to time by the Company to reflect changes in the post holder's role and/or the needs of the business./