Retail Security Officer (Malden KT3 ) (55hrs/wk) Immediate Start Dates
| Posting date: | 08 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 January 2026 |
| Location: | KT3 4EP |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Secure On Site Private Security Services Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
SOS Security is a values based modern security services company. We provide Retail Security Guarding Services to a Modern supermarket/cash and carry providing ethnic foods operating in South West London, England
We are seeking a well-presented, articulate, reliable team player to provide frontline Retail Security Officer for our contract in South West London KT3
Hours of work every week:
Monday- Friday 10:30-21:30
Total 55 hours per week
Pay Rate
£12.21per hour
Duties will include:
Protection of Life
Monitoring of health and safety compliance (wearing of PPE)
Reporting or dealing with maintenance requirements (slip hazards)
Monitoring of alarm systems.
Protection of Property and Premises
This might be in a specific situation for example at a burglary, fire or flood situation. However, day-to-day functions such as monitoring of alarm systems, ensuring security equipment is working properly and vigilant patrolling all contribute to the protection of property and premises.
Preventing loss and waste
Loss can be suffered by an organisation in different ways:
Theft and other criminal activity by staff, visitors etc. can be prevented or reduced by searching staff, visitors and vehicles in accordance with assignment instructions
Breach of confidentiality whether intentional or not can have serious implications both to the organisation and the security officer. Confidential information should never be discussed with anyone including family and friends. The disclosure of confidential information could lead to criminal proceedings
Waste through the unnecessary use of electrical equipment (lights, heaters etc) and the unauthorised use of telephone systems or computers. Security officers have a responsibility for waste management and measures to reduce wastage, which are required by environmental policies, may include activities such as switching of un-required electrical equipment, i.e. lighting, computers and machinery, if authorised to do so.
Preventing Crime
Within the security officer’s area of responsibility there is the potential for many forms of crime to be committed, some more prevalent than others, depending on the type of site, for example:
Robbery
Burglary (break-ins)
Criminal damage including graffiti
Theft
Deception
Assault
Breach of the peace
Public order offences
Requirements
Vigilant and comprehensive patrols, noting and reporting unusual activity, suspicious people, vehicles etc (the presence of an alert security officer acts as a major deterrent to most criminals)
Implementing search procedures in accordance with assignment instructions
Monitoring and responding to alarms, CCTV systems
Controlling access to and exit from the site
Ensuring security equipment is working properly e.g. security lighting.
Reporting possible crime risks e.g. windows left open/pallets left by fence lines creating climbing frames etc
Making suggestions to improve crime prevention measures.
A passion for customer care and a sensitivity to clients needs
In-date SIA license
Account for previous 5 years
Right to work in the UK
Experience of working in busy customer service environment within the hospitality or customer services industry or customer services industry or ideally corporate security
Experience in customer facing environments
Flexible for covering additional shifts
Enthusiasm and motivation to be a performance-driven team player
Ability to work on own initiative
Excellent organisational skills and a willingness to work flexibly and to tight deadlines
Data management and strong record keeping skills
Benefits
a great earning potential
chance to work at a Modern supermarket/cash and carry providing ethnic foods operating in South West London, England
access to industry leading training
great staff progression opportunities
working with experienced and friendly security staff
supportive management team
We are seeking a well-presented, articulate, reliable team player to provide frontline Retail Security Officer for our contract in South West London KT3
Hours of work every week:
Monday- Friday 10:30-21:30
Total 55 hours per week
Pay Rate
£12.21per hour
Duties will include:
Protection of Life
Monitoring of health and safety compliance (wearing of PPE)
Reporting or dealing with maintenance requirements (slip hazards)
Monitoring of alarm systems.
Protection of Property and Premises
This might be in a specific situation for example at a burglary, fire or flood situation. However, day-to-day functions such as monitoring of alarm systems, ensuring security equipment is working properly and vigilant patrolling all contribute to the protection of property and premises.
Preventing loss and waste
Loss can be suffered by an organisation in different ways:
Theft and other criminal activity by staff, visitors etc. can be prevented or reduced by searching staff, visitors and vehicles in accordance with assignment instructions
Breach of confidentiality whether intentional or not can have serious implications both to the organisation and the security officer. Confidential information should never be discussed with anyone including family and friends. The disclosure of confidential information could lead to criminal proceedings
Waste through the unnecessary use of electrical equipment (lights, heaters etc) and the unauthorised use of telephone systems or computers. Security officers have a responsibility for waste management and measures to reduce wastage, which are required by environmental policies, may include activities such as switching of un-required electrical equipment, i.e. lighting, computers and machinery, if authorised to do so.
Preventing Crime
Within the security officer’s area of responsibility there is the potential for many forms of crime to be committed, some more prevalent than others, depending on the type of site, for example:
Robbery
Burglary (break-ins)
Criminal damage including graffiti
Theft
Deception
Assault
Breach of the peace
Public order offences
Requirements
Vigilant and comprehensive patrols, noting and reporting unusual activity, suspicious people, vehicles etc (the presence of an alert security officer acts as a major deterrent to most criminals)
Implementing search procedures in accordance with assignment instructions
Monitoring and responding to alarms, CCTV systems
Controlling access to and exit from the site
Ensuring security equipment is working properly e.g. security lighting.
Reporting possible crime risks e.g. windows left open/pallets left by fence lines creating climbing frames etc
Making suggestions to improve crime prevention measures.
A passion for customer care and a sensitivity to clients needs
In-date SIA license
Account for previous 5 years
Right to work in the UK
Experience of working in busy customer service environment within the hospitality or customer services industry or customer services industry or ideally corporate security
Experience in customer facing environments
Flexible for covering additional shifts
Enthusiasm and motivation to be a performance-driven team player
Ability to work on own initiative
Excellent organisational skills and a willingness to work flexibly and to tight deadlines
Data management and strong record keeping skills
Benefits
a great earning potential
chance to work at a Modern supermarket/cash and carry providing ethnic foods operating in South West London, England
access to industry leading training
great staff progression opportunities
working with experienced and friendly security staff
supportive management team