Retail Security Officer (Clothing Store) – Experienced

Blend in, watch closely and act lawfully: that is loss prevention at a supermarket in Germiston. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

The work is in Germiston, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Help with stock counts and point out loss hot-spots
• Search staff bags at exit points according to store policy
• Check receiving bay deliveries against invoices and seal numbers
• Share trends with the store manager each week
• Review CCTV footage to confirm suspected theft
• Record every incident with photos, times and value of goods
• Tag high-value stock and check security tags at the doors

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

• Experience giving evidence in court
• Understanding of stock systems and shrinkage reports

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

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