• Allocating rotations, patrols and breaks to security staff.
• Supporting a team of security officers deployed to a particular store.
• Protecting staff and visitors from acts of intimidation or violence.
• Managing a team of security officers.
• Controlling the security reception desk.
• Checking and making sure that security staffs have the correct keys, badges and radios.
• Protecting property from vandalism or criminal damage.
• Replacing faulty security equipment.
• Deciding what security and fire equipment to purchase.
• Keeping accurate staff attendance and sickness records.
• Identifying the training needs of junior security staff.
• Remote monitoring of security systems.
• Keeping security officers up to date with any new procedures, requirements or regulations.
• Monitoring the team performance to meet KPI’s

• Checking the bags of customers who have set off an alarm when leaving the store.
• Quickly responding to incidents within minutes of them occurring.
• Meeting and greeting customers who come to the store.
• Acting as a visual deterrent.
• Locking and unlocking the premises at the start and end of the day.
• Carrying out internal and external patrols.
• Being a visible security contact for customers and staff.
• Informing violators of policy and procedures.
• Deterring anti-social behavior, theft and criminal activity.
• Liaising with the police and law enforcement authorities.
• Monitoring CCTV cameras.
• Dealing with any emergencies as they arise.
• Controlling entry to the premises.
• Giving advice to general company employees on security related matters.
• Controlling traffic in the store car park.
• Writing reports up about any disturbances that may have occurred.
• Setting alarm systems before locking up the premises late at night.

Award of degree bachelor of science degree (hons)