Overview
Better places, thriving communities. Can you spot suspicious behaviour before it turns into loss? If you’re sharp, observant, and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, this is your opportunity to step into a dynamic, mobile security role making a real difference.
Mobile Plain Clothes Security Operative (Store Detective) – Full Time. Supporting Asda Stores Across Multiple Locations. We’re looking for experienced Mobile Store Detectives to operate across a network of Asda stores, in a specific region. With flexibility to support additional sites where required.
Pay, Hours & Contract: 42 hours per week, including weekend working (approx. 2 Saturdays per month). Pay Rate: £14.89. Contract: Full-Time, Permanent. Start Date: Immediate start available.
Travel: This is a mobile role, so a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential. Mileage is reimbursed.
About the Role
As a Mobile Plain Clothes Security Operative, you’ll play a critical role in protecting Asda’s people, property, and profits. Working across multiple stores, you’ll operate both covertly and overtly to detect and prevent theft, reduce stock loss, and ensure a safe environment for customers and colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor customer behaviour and identify suspicious activity across multiple sites
- Conduct covert surveillance to detect and prevent theft
- Safely and lawfully detain offenders where appropriate
- Produce clear, accurate incident reports and witness statements
- Liaise with store management, security teams, and local police where required
- Stay up to date with local crime trends and adapt your approach
- Ensure full compliance with SIA regulations and company procedures
- Travel between stores and respond to incidents as needed
- Represent Mitie and Asda with professionalism at all times
What We’re Looking For
- Valid SIA Licence (SG, DS or CP)
- Previous experience in retail security or store detective roles preferred
- Strong observational skills and attention to detail
- Confident decision-maker, able to handle conflict professionally
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Comfortable using technology and reporting systems
- High levels of integrity, discretion, and professionalism
- Flexible and reliable, with a proactive mindset
- A strong team player who can also work independently
Benefits & Additional Information
Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We offer a virtual GP for you and members of your household, financial wellbeing assistance through Salary Finance, and access to our flexible benefits platform Choices to tailor benefits. You can choose from dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, buying technology products at an affordable cost, and more.
Access to high street discounts via MiDeals, cycle-to-work scheme, and life cover. We also offer a save-as-you-earn scheme and a Mitie Matching Share Plan. Mitie Stars recognition awards include monthly prizes and a potential top prize of £10,000 at year end. We provide diverse training and development through a wide range of resources.
Mitie is committed to inclusive recruitment and accessible processes. If you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment due to a disability or long-term condition, please contact us with your needs.
Since 1987, Mitie’s 80,000 employees have been maintaining organisations globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, serving clients across varied sectors. Join our Mitie Team. Together our diversity makes us stronger.
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