Security Officer – Retail

JOB TITLE: Security Officer – Retail

Salary: £26,000per year

LOCATION: Moredun area of Edinburgh

TYPE: Permanent

You must hold a valid frontline SIA License to apply for this vacancy!

Cordant Security is currently seeking Retail Security Officers for one of our most prestigious clients based in the Hamilton area.

Job Overview:

You will ensure the safety and security of staff and customers within your working environment.

Principle Accountabilities:

* Acting as a visual deterrent
* Liaising with police and other emergency services
* Report writing
* Internal/external patrols
* Locking/unlocking premises
* Any other associated security tasks as required

Requirements:

* Frontline Security Guarding or Door Supervision SIA licence
* Fully comprehensive 5 year work/education history; including full company names, addresses and landline contact numbers.
* Clear communication both written and verbal
* Excellent customer service skills
* Experience in apprehension of shop lifters and subsequent reporting would also be an advantage

In return we offer:

* £26,000 per year
* Average 40 hours a week
* We offer a guaranteed minimum of 336 hours per year
* 28 days annual leave per year inclusive of bank holidays
* Full and ongoing training with a view for career development
* Company uniform provided
* Company Sick Pay scheme
* Contributory Pension scheme
* A range of employee discounts for the purchase of goods and services

Cordant Security Ltd is a nationwide company with a diverse employee team and we welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

We have opportunities available across the UK in a variety of roles and offer genuine paths to career progression and a range of employee benefits.

Cordant Security Ltd is the UK’s 8th largest security company with a 55 year heritage delivering specialist security services. We work alongside a national client base of demanding end-users with complex risk profiles providing contract specific solutions covering security and specialist personnel, reception and concierge, front-of-house and back office support, loss prevention, mobile and keyholding services, security and fire systems, pre-employment checks and a whole range of risk management and consultancy services.

Exceeding all industry standards, Cordant Security boasts one of the highest Approved Contractor status in the industry. We take a keen interest in the latest industry standards, being the first security company to hold additional quality standards altogether in Environmental Management (ISO 14001), Health & Safety (OHSAS 18001) and Business Continuity (BS 25999).

Cordant is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.