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Retail Security Officer (Clothing Store) – Experienced

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Klerksdorp, North West

Contract

Posted 2 hours ago

Contract Security PSIRA Grade C

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Job Description

Blend in, watch closely and act lawfully: that is loss prevention at a fashion retail store in Klerksdorp. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

This post is in Klerksdorp (North West). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

The work, day to day

Help with stock counts and point out loss hot-spots
Check receiving bay deliveries against invoices and seal numbers
Detain suspects lawfully and call SAPS, then write a statement
Attend court as a witness when a case goes to trial
Record every incident with photos, times and value of goods
Walk the floor in plain clothes and watch for shoplifting behaviour

Must-haves

Able to handle confrontation calmly
Available for retail hours including month-end weekends
Matric or equivalent NQF Level 4
Discreet, observant and honest

Nice if you have

Retail loss prevention course
Experience giving evidence in court
Previous store detective experience with case outcomes

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): PSIRA certificate and ID copy, loss prevention or investigation course certificates plus matric certificate.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 7 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Klerksdorp; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Tips to get shortlisted

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.
Give numbers on your CV: how many cases you opened, how many led to arrests. Retail security managers trust results.