Undercover Floor Walker (Supermarket)

Blend in, watch closely and act lawfully: that is loss prevention at a fashion retail store in Prospecton. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

The site is in Prospecton; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• Record every incident with photos, times and value of goods
• Detain suspects lawfully and call SAPS, then write a statement
• Review CCTV footage to confirm suspected theft
• Tag high-value stock and check security tags at the doors
• Search staff bags at exit points according to store policy
• Share trends with the store manager each week
• Help with stock counts and point out loss hot-spots

• Discreet, observant and honest
• Knowledge of lawful arrest and search under the Criminal Procedure Act
• Available for retail hours including month-end weekends
• Able to handle confrontation calmly
• Matric or equivalent NQF Level 4
• Good report writing

• Understanding of stock systems and shrinkage reports
• Retail loss prevention course

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

• 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.