Retail Security Officer
Posted on September 17th, 2026
Position: Retail Security Officer (relief)
Location: Newton Abbot & local areas
Pay Rate: £16.20 per hour
Hours: Various
Shifts: Various - this is a relief role
SG / DS SIA licence required.
Full driver's licence and own vehicle required. Candidates must be willing to travel.
We are recruiting Retail Security Officers to join our teams in Newton Abbot, with opportunities available across multiple locations and sites. This is an exciting opportunity whether you're experienced in security or looking to take your first step into the industry. If you are new in the security industry and currently don't hold license, TSS will provide you with full paid for training and an SIA license.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Retail Security Officer your duties include:
- To provide a visible uniformed deterrent, to contribute to the safety and security of the client's premises and staff
- To carry out Company Policy on loss prevention and ensure the safety of staff and visitors
- To lawfully deter potential troublemakers on site
- To observe and report incidents using the correct reporting systems
- To carry out all duties assigned by the client or manager to whom you are responsible
- To ensure site knowledge is kept up to date and developments at local level are identified
- To understand and implement any Fire and Safety evacuation procedures
- To assist, if required by the Client, with staff and contractor searches
- To ensure that the Security base is always maintained in a clean and tidy condition
- To conduct yourself, at all times, in a manner which will bring credit to yourself and the Company, ensuring full uniform is worn and SIA licence is clearly displayed
What We're Looking For
It is crucial to have great communication and customer service skills. A lot of admin is digital and paperless, so you'll need to be tech-savvy enough to use our digital devices.
Our perfect Retail Security Officer will need to be aged 18 or over, a confident communicator who is a team player with the drive to always provide a friendly and professional service. Join TSS and you can also enjoy real career progression with a large international company - as the world's leading provider of security solutions, we offer loads of training and support. You'll be in safe hands from our induction and on-site training to regular reviews and welfare checks with our managers.
Key Information and Benefits
- 5.6 weeks holiday per year (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays, worked or not worked)
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Progression training and development opportunities
- Life assurance benefit
- Contributory Healthcare Scheme
- Eyecare vouchers
- Employee Discount Schemes
- Refer a friend scheme
- Free uniform provided
Job Ref: 1TSSG (T4)
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