Retail Security

Job Overview

  • Posted on : 3/13/2025
  • Job Location : Oxford
  • Compensation : £10.95 ph
  • Type : Permanent

Job Description

Our client is one of the UK's leading players in food retail and distribution with stores and offices all over the UK.
The Security Officer will be working a shift pattern 11 am till 8 pm for this vacancy.

The hourly rate for this role is £10.95 per hour.

All uniform is provided and overtime available on-going.

The key responsibilities of the Retail Security Officer are:

  • To act as a deterrent to potential shoplifting
  • The ability to respond and adapt quickly to different situations, act on own initiative and deal effectively and professionally with the unexpected
  • A high level of customer awareness is required to provide the highest levels of customer service to both customers and internal management
  • To provide a safe and secure experience through regular patrols
  • Use CCTV where applicable to detect and deter crime
  • Be a visible presence at all times, deterring anti-social behaviour, violence and public order offences
  • Display an outstanding level of customer service
  • Display the highest standard of personal presentation to maintain our client’s reputation
  • Identify opportunities for improving practices and processes
  • Undertake any other duties as requested by Management


Essential skills required - what you will bring to the role of Security Officer:
  • Full SIA Licence
  • Right to work in the UK and have a five-year checkable employment history or be able to produce documentary evidence of any period of unemployment
  • A full UK driving licence and own transport due to location of client's sites
  • Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus
  • Be able to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Be punctual and reliable
  • Have an enthusiastic and proactive attitude


Company benefits include:
  • Opt-in pension and life assurance scheme
  • Discounts on affiliated schemes such as gym membership
  • Confidential advice and support
  • Employee discounts and cashback savings with high street brands, online shopping, holidays, and days out
  • Internal support to gain your SIA license


As a business, our client values its’ operations and corporate culture highly, demonstrating their commitment to help shape a successful long-term business creating value for customers and employees alike.

If you think this is the opportunity for you, click Apply now.