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Retails Asset Protection Officer
M&S Surbiton
Full Time
1 Year Experience
Coins Icon £13.25 - £14.5 / Hour
Retails Asset Protection Officer
M&S Surbiton

Full Time
1 Year Experience
Coins Icon £13.25 - £14.5 / Hour
Skills
Retail
customer service
Security
Description
Role Summary

The Retail Asses Protection Officer plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of M&S Food stores, customers, and colleagues. This includes deterring criminal activity, managing incidents professionally, and fostering a safe shopping environment. The officer is expected to act as a visible deterrent, respond to emergencies, and collaborate with store management and law enforcement to reduce crime and loss. 

Key Accountabilities

  • Protect customers and colleagues from physical and verbal abuse.
  • Deter violence, public order offences, till snatchers and other types of thefts.
  • Patrol the store and surrounding areas, conducting checks per site assignment instructions.
  • Record suspicious activity and inform store management.
  • Handle difficult situations safely and professionally.
  • Operate and monitor Surveillance systems.
  • Monitor store CCTV and conduct retrospective reviews focused on shrinkage.
  • Maintain a clean and professional appearance, wearing full uniform, valid SIA licence, and identity badge.
  • Liaise with store management and provide clear, concise feedback.
  • Collaborate with Police and crime partnerships to support crime reduction.
  • Complete reports, documenting observations, occurrences, and surveillance activities.
  • Utilise all equipment and technology to maximise impact on security and loss prevention.
  • Report all incidents by the end of the shift.
  • Wear and activate BWCCTV in accordance with company procedures.
  • Identify and rectify behaviours and situations that endanger health, safety, and wellbeing of others.
Skills / Experience and Attributes we are looking for

  • Frontline Security Guarding, Door Supervision or Close Protection SIA licence (or valid training certificates).
  • A full five-year checkable employment/education history.
  • Experience in delivering excellent customer service.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Adaptable communication style for different audiences.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced service environment.
  • Proficiency in using technology.
  • Good attention to detail.
  • High level of enthusiasm and passion.
  • Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
  • Public Space Surveillance SIA licence is desirable but not essential.
Additional Comments
Please note that current employees may apply for this role; however, it will involve taking on the outlined responsibilities in addition to their existing Customer Assistant duties. A shift premium of £0.25 per hour will be applied. Full training will be provided to successful candidates to ensure they are equipped for the role.

Role Summary

The Retail Asses Protection Officer plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of M&S Food stores, customers, and colleagues. This includes deterring criminal activity, managing incidents professionally, and fostering a safe shopping environment. The officer is expected to act as a visible deterrent, respond to emergencies, and collaborate with store management and law enforcement to reduce crime and loss. 

Key Accountabilities

  • Protect customers and colleagues from physical and verbal abuse.
  • Deter violence, public order offences, till snatchers and other types of thefts.
  • Patrol the store and surrounding areas, conducting checks per site assignment instructions.
  • Record suspicious activity and inform store management.
  • Handle difficult situations safely and professionally.
  • Operate and monitor Surveillance systems.
  • Monitor store CCTV and conduct retrospective reviews focused on shrinkage.
  • Maintain a clean and professional appearance, wearing full uniform, valid SIA licence, and identity badge.
  • Liaise with store management and provide clear, concise feedback.
  • Collaborate with Police and crime partnerships to support crime reduction.
  • Complete reports, documenting observations, occurrences, and surveillance activities.
  • Utilise all equipment and technology to maximise impact on security and loss prevention.
  • Report all incidents by the end of the shift.
  • Wear and activate BWCCTV in accordance with company procedures.
  • Identify and rectify behaviours and situations that endanger health, safety, and wellbeing of others.
Skills / Experience and Attributes we are looking for

  • Frontline Security Guarding, Door Supervision or Close Protection SIA licence (or valid training certificates).
  • A full five-year checkable employment/education history.
  • Experience in delivering excellent customer service.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Adaptable communication style for different audiences.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced service environment.
  • Proficiency in using technology.
  • Good attention to detail.
  • High level of enthusiasm and passion.
  • Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
  • Public Space Surveillance SIA licence is desirable but not essential.
Additional Comments
Please note that current employees may apply for this role; however, it will involve taking on the outlined responsibilities in addition to their existing Customer Assistant duties. A shift premium of £0.25 per hour will be applied. Full training will be provided to successful candidates to ensure they are equipped for the role.