Retail Security Officer (Clothing Store)

Blend in, watch closely and act lawfully: that is loss prevention at an electronics store in Vereeniging. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

The work is in Vereeniging, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Detain suspects lawfully and call SAPS, then write a statement
• Record every incident with photos, times and value of goods
• Check receiving bay deliveries against invoices and seal numbers
• Attend court as a witness when a case goes to trial
• Help with stock counts and point out loss hot-spots
• Search staff bags at exit points according to store policy

• Good report writing
• 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

• Understanding of stock systems and shrinkage reports
• Experience giving evidence in court
• Previous store detective experience with case outcomes

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

• Keep your appearance low-key for the interview. Detectives need to blend in with shoppers.
• 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.