Retail Security Officer (Clothing Store)

Shrinkage hurts every supermarket; in Potchefstroom, you would be the one tracking it down. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

You'll be based at a supermarket in Potchefstroom. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Record every incident with photos, times and value of goods
• Detain suspects lawfully and call SAPS, then write a statement
• Check receiving bay deliveries against invoices and seal numbers
• Search staff bags at exit points according to store policy
• Help with stock counts and point out loss hot-spots
• Share trends with the store manager each week

• Able to handle confrontation calmly
• Discreet, observant and honest
• Knowledge of lawful arrest and search under the Criminal Procedure Act
• Matric or equivalent NQF Level 4
• PSIRA registration, Grade C at least

• Understanding of stock systems and shrinkage reports
• Experience giving evidence in court
• Retail loss prevention course

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

• 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.