Uniformed Loss Prevention Security Officer

We are a Sunday Times Top Track 100 company and one of the UK 's fastest growing privately owned companies. The Range has grown enormously since its inception in 1989, and now has over 200 stores nationwide. People are at the heart of our retail concept, and we want to invest in our staff and make the future extraordinary.

As a result of our expansion plans, and our continued ongoing success we are seeking a Uniformed Loss Prevention Security Officer.

Job Purpose:

 

This role entails working for the Loss Prevention department as a Uniformed Loss Prevention Security Officer.

 

You will be deployed to our high-risk stores to identify, deter, disrupt and apprehend offenders for theft, while always being professional when dealing with conflict. The work of the Uniformed officer is crucial in the identification, apprehension and prosecution of criminals who target our stores.

 

You will also support your Security Team Leader by providing training, and development to our retail colleagues in Loss Prevention activity and department objectives.

Accountabilities:

 

• Deployed to a high-risk store to identify, deter, disrupt, and apprehend theft offenders.
• Utilize CCTV at a podium monitoring station.
• Generate detailed incident reports and collate evidence to support criminal prosecutions.
• Loss Prevention Champion for the store – conducting communication briefings and training to support stores.
• Building relationships with internal stakeholders and external agencies.
• A subject matter expert for security initiatives.
• Always adhere to company policies and guidelines.

 

Knowledge & Competencies:

To succeed in this role, you will be expected to:

 

• Have good interpersonal and communication skills. Communicate in such a way that key messages cannot be missed.
• Have a high degree of initiative.
• Understand when to consult, involve or direct others. 
• Have high quality written skills to deliver actionable guidance and feedback.
• Think clearly and quickly about issues and identify critical information.
• Project confidence when faced with challenge.
• Pay attention to detail and have good administration skills.
• Work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Have knowledge of all Microsoft Office Packages.
• After your initial training, your line manager will continue to work with you to support your career development (we aim to promote from within).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salary, Hours and Requirements

 

• Competitive salary
• Full time permanent contract, 44 hours per week
• Must be fully flexible working 5 days our of 7, with a mixture of shift patterns
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

 

 

 

The benefits

 

• 28 day’s holidays (inclusive of public holidays)
• Up to 25% staff discount in all Range and wilko stores (after completion of probation)
• Up to 20% discount from our instore Dee Dee's/Iceland Cafes
• Uniform provided
• SIA Licence Exempt
• Free parking
• Company pension