Tactical Response Unit (TRU) Officer

Kingdom Group are a key partner to Tesco Supermarkets , and we have a great opportunity for a Tactical Response Unit (TRU) Officer to join our team.

If you have an SIA Licence and are looking for a role where you will be supported and offered development opportunities, we would like to hear from you!

Location : Leicester area.

Hours: Various hours and shifts, as and when required to meet business needs, 07:00-15:00, 15:30-00:00, 09:30-16:30 & Various (Weekends is necessary)

Pay: £15.50 per hour

Why Join Kingdom?

* Earn Early, Stress Less - access your wages when you need them
* Recognition That Matters - weekly shout-outs and rewards
* Colleague CARE Platform - wellbeing, perks, and support all in one place
* Grow Your Career - clear paths for development and progression
* Bring a Friend - earn bonuses for referrals
* Give Back with Pride - paid community social value days
* Award-Winning Support - join a team that has your back and that cares

About the role

Mobile role covering multiple stores / sites
The Tactical Response Unit (TRU) Officer is responsible for delivering mobile, intelligence-led security operations across multiple retail locations. The role focuses on loss prevention, rapid response to incidents, covert and overt security activity. Supporting the safety of staff, customers, premises and assets within a fast-paced retail environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct mobile patrols and attend stores / sites based on intelligence and operational needs
- Provide both overt (visible) and covert (plain-clothes) security presence to deter and detect theft
- Lawfully detain offenders in line with legislation and company procedures
- Collate evidence to support investigations and prosecutions
- Liaise closely with police, crime agencies and store management
- Respond to incidents including theft, anti-social behaviour (ASB), aggressive individuals
- Support high-risk stores and peak trading periods with targeted deployments
- Carry out surveillance on high-risk areas, products, or known offenders
- Complete detailed incident reports, intelligence logs and statements when required
- Operate CCTV systems in line with GDPR and company policies
- Provide first aid assistance and respond to emergency situations
- De-escalate conflict in a safe, professional and proportionate manner
- Support loss prevention strategies and contribute to reducing shrinkage The duties of this role include but are not limited to the responsibilities outlined above and may change to meet business needs and operational demands.

About you:

* Previous retail security experience, ideally in a supervisory or mobile role
* Strong knowledge of loss prevention and retail security procedures
* Excellent communication and leadership skills
* Professional in approach, with a balanced sense of judgement, and a keen eye for detail.
* A full five-year checkable employment history.
* A valid SIA Licence.
* Full UK driving licence (preferred)

We're excited to share our new partnership with Tesco , where we'll be delivering exceptional security in a transformed, customer-first environment.

We're looking for confident, caring security professionals who want to make a difference and join our award-winning team.

This is a chance to step into a career where you can grow, belong, and make an impact.