Loss Prevention Officer (Distribution Centre)

Blend in, watch closely and act lawfully: that is loss prevention at an electronics store in Brits. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

This post is Brits-based, with most of your time spent at an electronics store. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Attend court as a witness when a case goes to trial
• Walk the floor in plain clothes and watch for shoplifting behaviour
• Tag high-value stock and check security tags at the doors
• Share trends with the store manager each week
• Help with stock counts and point out loss hot-spots
• Detain suspects lawfully and call SAPS, then write a statement
• Record every incident with photos, times and value of goods

• Matric or equivalent NQF Level 4
• Discreet, observant and honest
• Knowledge of lawful arrest and search under the Criminal Procedure Act
• Good report writing
• PSIRA registration, Grade C at least

• Previous store detective experience with case outcomes
• Retail loss prevention course

• Staff discount at the retailer
• Plain clothes work (no uniform in detective roles)
• Monthly recovery incentives
• Retail trading hours, no night shift in most stores

• Show you know the legal limits of search and arrest. A single unlawful arrest can cost a store badly, so they will ask about it.
• Keep your appearance low-key for the interview. Detectives need to blend in with shoppers.