Southampton-based · Hampshire & surrounding areas

SHOPS & CUSTOMER-FACING PREMISES

Retail security that respects the customer experience.

Security needs vary between stores and shopping environments. Share your opening hours, site requirements and the duties you want covered.

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THE SERVICE

A measured presence in a busy environment

Security considerations in retail can include access, loss prevention, incident reporting and coordination with store management. The agreed duties should complement the way each premises operates.

TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS

Independent retail premises
Shopping and commercial units
Customer-facing guarding enquiries
Temporary retail security requirements

ASSIGNMENT CONSIDERATIONS

What needs to be agreed first.

A good brief helps establish whether and how an assignment can be discussed.

  • Store trading hours and site rules
  • Incident reporting and escalation procedures
  • Appropriate SIA licensing for the role

Final arrangements depend on the actual duties, licensing requirements, agreed terms and available capacity.

THE PROCESS

From enquiry to conversation.

01

Share the retail location and operating hours.

02

Explain the main security concerns and desired duties.

03

We discuss the scope and next steps for a possible arrangement.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Useful answers before you enquire.

Can I request cover for a single shop?+

Yes. Enquiries can be made for individual premises and multiple-site needs.

Do you advertise fixed hourly rates?+

No. Any quote depends on the role, hours, location and agreed requirements.

Can retail work be recurring?+

You can enquire about either short-term or ongoing requirements.

RETAIL SECURITY

Discuss your retail security requirements.

Share the location, dates and duties you're considering so we can discuss the next step.