Retail Security Officer

Carlisle Support Services Group; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading support services provider in the UK seeks a Retail Security Officer for Tesco in Lancaster. This part-time role involves ensuring safety, conducting patrols, and managing access. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and hold an SIA licence. Pay is £13.40 per hour with varied shifts. Join a growing team and enjoy professional development opportunities alongside competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Company Pension Scheme

Health and Wellbeing Plans

Funding for SIA top-up training

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old – a legal requirement to work in a front-line licensable activity.
• SIA Guarding or Door Supervision licence required.
• 5 years checkable work and address history.

Responsibilities

• Ensure colleague safety and provide assurance for all.
• Engage proactively with the public and manage conflicts.
• Conduct security patrols to deter crime.

Skills

SIA Guarding or Door Supervision licence

Effective conflict management

Customer interaction

Strong people skills

Job description

# Retail Security Officer## Job Introduction**Retail Security officer - Carlisle Support Services working in Partnership with Tesco****The benefits**A competitive hourly rate of pay – paid monthlyAccess to Company Pension Scheme after qualifying periodHealth and Wellbeing PlansWagestream - financial flexibility and instant access to earned and authorised wagesFull induction, ongoing training, and career developmentQuality kit and uniform, everything you need to perform your role effectivelyFunded SIA top up trainingEmployee Assistance ProgramRefer a Friend Scheme**The role**Carlisle Support Services is looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and dedicated individuals to join our team, working with our prestigious clients. If this sounds like you, and you’re willing to learn new skills to develop your career, we promise to provide full training and all the support you’ll need to help you to succeed.**Location: LA4 4SZ****Hours: Friday-Sunday 3pm-11pm****Pay: £13.40 per hour.** Your core role will include but not be limited to the following activities:Ensure colleague safety, providing a sense of assurance for allProvide a smart, visible, proactive, and engaging security presence and deterrentEffective conflict management, always taking control of incidentsControl access and egress, conducting security patrols to deter crimeAble to proactively and professionally engage with the publicBe aware of hazards and incidents, and responding appropriatelyProviding guidance, information and directing customers as a first point of contactManaging and following safety and security processes and proceduresWorking as part of a team, building strong working relationships**The ideal candidate**At least 18 years old – a legal requirement to work in a front-line licensable activitySIA Guarding or Door Supervision licence5 years checkable work and address historyReliable, punctual, flexible, and smart in appearanceFriendly, approachable, and always professionalEnthusiastic and motivated to do a great jobIdeally some experience within a Security environment or a customer facing roleAble to interact with clients and customers in a positive mannerSome experience working within a Security environment and working as part of a teamEffective people skills, able to interact with clients and customers in a positive mannerSuccessful candidates will be required to provide original documentation for detailed screening and vetting processes.This could include the following: passport / driving licence / utility bill dated in the last 3 months / HMRC letter / original bank statement / original payslip / birth certificate / a valid share code.Join a growing market-leading brand of support services to work with the UK’s largest brands such as Jaguar Land Rover, Tesco, BBC StudioWorks, and many more.Carlisle currently employees over 5,000 dedicated and enthusiastic staff members to deliver events, security cleaning, and retail facilities support services across the UK’s most renowned sites and critical infrastructure.Apply today to find out more and embark on an exciting career journey filled with unrivalled recognition schemes and progression opportunities aimed at helping you achieve your true potential.**Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion**At Carlisle, we are committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in all areas of employment, recruitment and selection, training, development, and promotion.In all situations people will be judged solely on merit or ability.#priority| OpenStreetMap contributors### Retail Security Officer* **Salary** £13.4 - £13.4* **Frequency** Hourly* **Job Reference** carlisless/TP/5163/2183* **Contract Type** Part Time* **Closing Date** 22 February, 2026* **Job Category** Security* **Business Unit** Tesco North* **Location** Lancaster, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 23 January, 2026### Spread the word### Jobs in the same category