retail loss prevention officer

Work site environment

• Cold / refrigerated
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Retail service establishment
• Various locations

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Investigative expertise

• Undercover work
• Closed-circuit television (CCTV)

Type of experience

• Retail loss prevention

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you live near the job location?

Workplace information

• On the road job

Other benefits

• Wellness program