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Security Officer
Retail Security Officer – Bournemouth
Are you a confident and professional Retail Security Officer? Do you enjoy safeguarding people, products, and store environments while delivering a welcoming customer experience?
Join our team in Bournemouth and make a real difference!
About the Role
In this role, you’ll be entrusted with responsibility and play a pivotal part in protecting the store. Collaborating with the Store Management Team, you’ll:
- Prevent loss
- Manage risk
- Maintain high standards of safety and professionalism
This position offers a full-time, permanent role with flexibility across daytime, evening, and weekend shifts, making it ideal for those who thrive on variety and ownership within the team.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Actively monitor the store to identify, prevent, and report incidents
- Operate and review CCTV systems in line with company policies
- Support Health & Safety procedures where required
- Conduct investigations into stock loss, theft, and fraud
- Engage professionally with customers and colleagues to resolve situations calmly
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What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for a sharp, composed individual who demonstrates:
- Alertness, composure under pressure, and strong sense of responsibility
- A customer-first mindset with no tolerance for unprofessional behaviour
While prior security experience isn’t essential, we require:
- An ability to follow procedures while remaining level-headed in challenging situations
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Confidence in handling difficult conversations respectfully and professionally
- Sound judgement, honesty, integrity, and a proven work ethic
- Experience working as a supportive team player who acts with diligence and pride
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Why Join B&M?
With over 780 stores (and more opening) and unwavering values around integrity, teamwork, and growth—B&M offers a meaningful career with frequent leadership opportunities. We genuinely value your contributions.
Benefits Include:
- Discounted shopping in our stores
- A colleague discount portal (DO-scale offers for retailers, hospitality & more)
- (Full benefits details available: https://careers.bmstores.co.uk/our-bm-benefits)
Ready to secure your future with a business built on growth and diversity? Apply today!
B&M are an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment for all colleagues.
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