retail loss prevention officer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Cold/refrigerated
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Retail service establishment
• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Investigate unlawful acts of employees or patrons of establishments
• May be required to appear in court as witness
• Produce reports
• Enforce regulations to maintain order and resolve conflicts and to monitor establishment activities
• Operate security control room equipment
• Patrol assigned areas
• Prevent and detect shoplifting and theft in retail establishments

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Use of force training
• Police and security course certificate
• Security Guard License
• Smart Serve

Experience and specialization

Investigative expertise

• Undercover work
• Closed-circuit television (CCTV)

Type of experience

• Retail loss prevention

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Punctuality
• Positive attitude

Benefits

Other benefits

• Wellness program