Detective Work, Jobs in Purley, Gtl (with Salaries)

Store Detective
Mitie —London
- £16.36 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Travel
- Computer networking
- Communication skills
Store Detective
Metropolitan Security Services —London
- £14.60 an hour
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- Organisational skills
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9d
Weekend Visitor Services Assistant
The Sherlock Holmes Museum —London
- £13 an hour
- Weekends only
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- In-person
- Store discount
- Paid training
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4d
Detective Sergeant - Regional Cyber Crime Coordinator (Cyber) (SEROCU)
Thames Valley Police —Crawley
- Part-time
- Travel
13d
Transferee Detective Constables
City of London Police —London
- Full-time
1d
Civilian Investigator – Major Incident Room - 01
Metropolitan Police —Putney
- £40,519 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
10h
Police Staff Investigator – Economic Crime/Complex Fraud Team - 01
Metropolitan Police —Barking
- £40,519 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
10h
Criminal Finance Teams - Economic and Cyber Crime OCU - Band B
Metropolitan Police —Vauxhall
- £62,310 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Leadership
- Communication skills
10h
Transferee and Re-Joiner Detective Constables - London
British Transport Police —London
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Surveillance Motorcyclist – Specialist Crime Proactive -01
Metropolitan Police —Lewisham
- £37,510 - £40,519 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Annual leave
10d
Police Staff Investigator – Proactive Trident - 01
Metropolitan Police —Lewisham
- £40,519 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
10d
Civilian Drug Expert Witness - 01
Metropolitan Police —Vauxhall
- £40,519 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
10h
Recruitment, Data and Intelligence Coordinator
Police Now —London
- £30,500 - £33,500 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
9d
Audit Experience Programme - Guildford - October 2026
RSM UK —Guildford
- Full-time
Head of Development, Documentary Unit
BBCSTUDIOS —London
- £87,200 - £125,400 a year
- Full-time
- Team management
- Leadership
- Annual leave
6d
Head of Development, Documentary Unit
BBC —London
- £87,200 - £125,400 a year
- Full-time
- Team management
- Leadership
6d
Selection Lead
Police Now —London
- £47,800 - £51,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
9d
Record Product Management Manager – M03
Metropolitan Police —Sidcup
- £45,986 - £48,995 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
3d
Threat Intelligence Analyst
Wise Australia Investments —London
- £75,000 - £115,000 a year
- SQL
- Python
1d
Student Success Advisor - London
Verto Education —London
- Temporary
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply

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Store Detective

Mitie -
London

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£16.36 an hour

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Computer networking
SIA
Communication skills

Full job description

Mobile Plain Clothes Security Operative (Store Detective) – Full Time (London)

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.

Supporting Asda Stores Across Multiple Locations

We're looking for experienced Mobile Store Detectives to operate across a network of Asda stores, in London

With flexibility to support additional sites where required.

Pay, Hours & Contract
- Pay Rate: £17.80
- Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
- Hours: 42 hours per week, including weekend working (approx. 2 Saturdays per month)
- Start Date: Immediate start available
Travel Requirement

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

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