Retail Security Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Why choose NLSS ?
- NLSS are a Pacesetter company, meaning we are in the top 15% of security providers in the UK.
- Our recent staff survey showed 98.6% of all NLSS staff were happy working with the company.
- Uniform is provided.
- Face to face site induction training is provided by an experienced manager
What do I need ?
- You must demonstrate your previous security experience and have excellent communication skills with a willingness to be flexible.
- If you are new to the security industry, you must be willing to learn and be flexible . We will support you to become an integral part of the NLSS team
What are the Main Duties:
- Be approachable when welcoming clients and customers
- Always provide a polite and excellent customer service
- Protect customers and colleagues from physical and verbal abuse by deterring violence and public order offences.
- Respond to any on site incident or request for assistance and assume control until arrival of the Client, Emergency Services or Duty Manager
- Reporting to the Security Operations Manager, recording, reporting and escalating all incidents.
- Demonstrate an understanding of A S C O N E
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 30 per week
Salary: From £9.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- security: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- SIA (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Retail Security Officer roles across Next Level Security Services Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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