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Retail Security Officer

🏒 My Detectives βœ“ Verified Direct Employer
πŸ“ Manchester, England ⚑ Direct Opportunity πŸ•’ Today
Work Model
πŸ“ Manchester, England
Employment
πŸ’Ό Full-Time Direct
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Role Overview & Responsibilities

About Us

My Detectives t/a MD Security is a leading, bespoke and premium supplier of security officers, door supervisors and close protection officers. We are the number one provider of premium security in the country. Our services are for upmarket clients within the North West - although we are undertaking rapid expansion. Our coverage includes Greater Manchester and beyond.

About The Role

We are seeking high-quality, experienced and capable security officers for a retail store in Oldham, Greater Manchester - with start dates expected IMMEDIATELY for the right candidate. THIS IS A FULL-TIME POSITION WORKING 9 HOUR SHIFTS - 6 DAYS PER WEEK. Successful applicants must be confident in deterring; apprehending; and detaining shoplifters. Applicants should display a positive attitude, be confident managing conflict in a professional manner and exercising powers of arrest in relation to retail crime. Experience in a similar role is desirable.

Essential Criteria

> A valid, in-date and verifiable SIA Security Guarding, Door Supervisor or Close Protection License

> Right to work documents

> A clear DBS certificate (we can apply for this on your behalf)

> Excellent timekeeping

> Conflict management skills

> Communication skills

> Listening skills with an ability to act on instruction from client management teams

> Teamwork skills

> Interpersonal skills

> Emotional intelligence

> Situational awareness

> An ability to write security related reports and statements

> Proficient in writing witness statements (although training can be provided)

> Smart and presentable appearance

Desirable Criteria

> Own transport

> Knowledge of relevant legislation including common law powers (where preventing a breach of the peace); section 3 Criminal Law Act 1967; and section 24A PACE 1984 (where arresting shoplifters).

> Previous experience within the security industry and apprehending shoplifters

> Commercial awareness

> Ability to interact and engage with people from a wide range of backgrounds

> Flexibility

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Freelance

Salary: £10.42 per hour

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Employee discount
  • Flexitime
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Flexitime
  • Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Performance bonus

Licence/Certification:

  • SIA (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: MDRCHPT01

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This position is based in Manchester, England with potential relocation and visa sponsorship considerations for qualified candidates.

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