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, EnglandWe are seeking a well-presented, articulate, reliable team player to provide frontline Retail Security Officer for our contract in South West London KT3Hours of work every week:Monday- Friday 10:30-21:30Total 55 hours per weekPay Rate£12.21per hourDuties will include:Protection of LifeMonitoring of health and safety compliance (wearing of PPE)Reporting or dealing with maintenance requirements (slip hazards)Monitoring of alarm systems.Protection of Property and PremisesThis 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 wasteLoss 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 instructionsBreach 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 proceedingsWaste 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 CrimeWithin 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:RobberyBurglary (break-ins)Criminal damage including graffitiTheftDeceptionAssaultBreach of the peacePublic order offencesRequirementsVigilant 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 instructionsMonitoring and responding to alarms, CCTV systemsControlling access to and exit from the siteEnsuring 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 etcMaking suggestions to improve crime prevention measures.A passion for customer care and a sensitivity to clients needsIn-date SIA licenseAccount for previous 5 yearsRight to work in the UKExperience of working in busy customer service environment within the hospitality or customer services industry or customer services industry or ideally corporate securityExperience in customer facing environmentsFlexible for covering additional shiftsEnthusiasm and motivation to be a performance-driven team playerAbility to work on own initiativeExcellent organisational skills and a willingness to work flexibly and to tight deadlinesData management and strong record keeping skillsBenefitsa great earning potentialchance to work at a Modern supermarket/cash and carry providing ethnic foods operating in South West London, Englandaccess to industry leading traininggreat staff progression opportunitiesworking with experienced and friendly security staffsupportive management team