Loss Control Officer (Mall Stores)

Blend in, watch closely and act lawfully: that is loss prevention at a fashion retail store in Khayelitsha. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll report in Khayelitsha. Relocation is not covered for this one. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Share trends with the store manager each week
• Detain suspects lawfully and call SAPS, then write a statement
• Tag high-value stock and check security tags at the doors
• Attend court as a witness when a case goes to trial
• Walk the floor in plain clothes and watch for shoplifting behaviour

• PSIRA registration, Grade C at least
• Matric or equivalent NQF Level 4
• Good report writing
• Knowledge of lawful arrest and search under the Criminal Procedure Act
• Available for retail hours including month-end weekends

• Experience giving evidence in court
• Retail loss prevention course

• Monthly recovery incentives
• Staff discount at the retailer
• Retail trading hours, no night shift in most stores

• Keep your appearance low-key for the interview. Detectives need to blend in with shoppers.
• Give numbers on your CV: how many cases you opened, how many led to arrests. Retail security managers trust results.