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Retail Area Support Officer
Mobile Retail Security Officer – Multi-Site Role
Days: Flexible, multi-site role | SIA Licence Required
As a professional, adaptable Mobile Retail Security Officer, you’ll play a vital role in protecting people, property, and stock across multiple supermarket locations. This is a dynamic, fast-paced position where every day presents new challenges.
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Deterring crime: Provide a high-visibility security presence to stop theft, anti-social behaviour, and store-related incidents.
- Patrolling: Conduct regular patrols of shop floors, entrances, and perimeters.
- CCTV monitoring: Identify suspicious activity in real time via CCTV systems.
- Incident response: Rapidly and professionally address alarms, emergencies, and security breaches.
- Searches & procedures: Carry out searches according to company policies and legal guidelines.
- Collaboration: Work with store managers and law enforcement to manage risks and loss prevention.
- Reporting: Compile clear, accurate incident reports promptly.
- Customer service: Offer professional assistance to shoppers while maintaining a welcoming presence.
- Conflict resolution: De-escalate challenging situations with calm, safe communication.
- Compliance: Uphold health & safety, legal, and client-specific procedures.
- Multi-site travel: Support security operations across various stores as needed.
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Requirements
To be considered, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Right to Work: Valid UK work authorization and ability to obtain an enhanced DBS check and BS7858 security clearance.
- SIA Licence: Current Door Supervisor (DS) or Security Guarding licence with relevant experience.
- Driving: Full UK licence – personal vehicle required*.
- Experience: Preference given to those with retail security or customer-facing backgrounds.
- Skills:
- Sharp observational abilities and quick decision-making.
- Confidence in handling confrontation and conflict.
- Strong verbal and written communication.
- Professionalism, reliability, and proactivity.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work across multiple sites, varying shifts, and unsociable hours (evenings, weekends, bank holidays).
Why Work at OCS?
OCS UK & Ireland is a facilities management leader with a workforce of 50,000+ and £2bn+ turnover. Our innovative services span cleaning, security, catering, and facilities management—all while championing our founding values: Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.
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Perks & Development Opportunities
✅ Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025—we prioritize our people’s well-being and growth.
🚀 Digital Learning & Development: Access the OCS Academy, where 600+ colleagues train for certifications and career progression.
🙂 Retail Exclusives: Earn discounts, rewards, and wellness resources via our Hapi app.
📚 Growth Mindset: سیس through structured learning—your career expectations are our priority.
💰 Flexible Pay: Use Wagestream to access earned wages before payday (contract-dependent).
Diversity & Inclusion
OCS is an inclusive employer celebrating varied backgrounds. We actively support applications from all genders, ethnicities, nationalities, religions, sexual orientations, neurodivergent individuals, and those with disabilities. Your unique perspective is valued.
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