Store detective

About the role Title – Store detective Pay Rate – £15.91 Location – Bridgwater , Frome, Exeter, Taunton South Bristol Shift Timings – Full time, must be fully flexible and able to work weekends All travel paid for,…

Pay rate £15.91/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 28 August 2026

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About the role

Title – Store detective

Pay Rate – £15.91

Location – Bridgwater , Frome, Exeter, Taunton South Bristol

Shift Timings – Full time, must be fully flexible and able to work weekends

All travel paid for,  Public Transport and/or Car mileage

You will be working in a well-known retail store, which holds various stock. Officers are responsible for providing safety and security to both staff and visitors alike.

Your main responsibilities may include:

Observe, deter and arrest those taking part in criminal activity in line with Theft Act.

Follow ASCONE process.

Work with SOC CCTV operators to Identify and stop offenders.

Liaison with the police forces and other crime prevention partners, in the areas you will be operating, will be key to keeping up to date with crime trends in the area.

Build local network to identify and disrupt crime.

Report incidents accurately and in a timely fashion.

Occasionally attend court to provide evidence.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following:

As no two days at our client's regional stores are the same, you will need to be highly adaptable.

You will remain calm under pressure and react quickly in challenging situations.

Experience in a customer facing with a strong customer service background.

Strong communication skills (both written and verbal), preferably with a GCSE of equivalent in English

Proactive and forward-thinking approach to work, demonstrating adaptability and a desire to improve on existing working practices.

Strongly self-motivated individual possessing a can do attitude and a drive to learn.

A positive, outgoing personality looking to be part of a strong and established team.

It is essential that you are SIA licenced – store detective experience is highly desirable.

Exceptional observational skills; ability to handle sensitive situations and to make quick decisions.

Confidence to challenge people when necessary.

About our company

At BardWood Support Services we are recruitment specialists, supporting the facilities industry in the UK since 2015. We recognize that PEOPLE are our most valued resource and as such we aim to ensure our employees are matched within the right role that suits them, with a view to help them progress

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