Uniformed Security Officer - Thatcham Distribution Centre

We are looking for a vigilant Uniformed Security Officer that will provide robust Security Integrity to the Thatcham Distribution site both internally and externally. In this role you will prevent and detect offences against staff, visitors and contractors and will safeguard the company’s property, merchandise, monies and assets.

About Us

Harrods is synonymous with luxury, and our sizable security team is an essential part of the fabric of our business. With a prestigious reputation to maintain, our Uniformed Security Officers are a welcoming face for Harrods employees and for our customers, guardians of their magical experience, and protectors of the luxury assets that attract them.

About You

You will need exceptional interpersonal skills, as well as proficiency in conflict management and resolution techniques. You will require a high standard of personal appearance and a level of health and fitness that enables you to carry out the full duties associated with this position, which may include dealing with confrontational situations, as well as standing or patrolling for long periods of time.

This role involves daily interactions with Fire & Security systems, for which the Security Team are responsible, identifying the source of any activations and organising a speedy response in order to ensure the smooth operation of the Distribution Centre.

You will be comfortable using desk top computers as you will be using Excel and Word documents routinely and inputting information consistently as part of your duties using Microsoft TEAMS. The setting up and issuing of Security ID passes, using a computer and camera system is also a consistent feature of your daily duties.

This role requires mental resilience to occupational hazards like abusive and threatening behaviour, dealing with confrontation and pressures. A positive approach to engaging with fellow colleagues, visitors, contractors and stakeholders is key within this role.

The role also necessitates a shift pattern that may include working at other Company premises and will include weekends, night work, Bank Holidays or Public Holidays as normal days of work. Additionally, extra hours and/or days of work maybe required and/or changed by the department, but with adequate notice (typically 48 hours) and therefore, a flexible approach is needed.

Our Promise to You

We will provide intensive training alongside new colleagues when you join, and we will continue to invest in your training and development at Harrods. Long-term career opportunities are excellent, and we are proud of the length of service within our security team, with many staying and taking on management positions.

More immediately, you will benefit from an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount and a season ticket loan.

Uniquely You

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram.