Retail Security Officer (Clothing Store)

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

The site is in Lephalale; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Attend court as a witness when a case goes to trial
• Share trends with the store manager each week
• Review CCTV footage to confirm suspected theft
• Walk the floor in plain clothes and watch for shoplifting behaviour
• Check receiving bay deliveries against invoices and seal numbers
• Detain suspects lawfully and call SAPS, then write a statement
• Tag high-value stock and check security tags at the doors

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

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

• Monthly recovery incentives
• Plain clothes work (no uniform in detective roles)
• Staff discount at the retailer
• 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.