retail loss prevention officer

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Financial benefits

Other benefits

Job summary

Atlantic Private Protection Service in Dartmouth, NS is seeking a Retail Loss Prevention Officer to deter shoplifting, monitor activities, and enforce regulations across retail locations. The job is on-site with shifting hours including mornings, days, evenings and weekends.

No degree is required. Candidates should have 1–2 years in retail loss prevention and hold licences and safety certificates (Class 5/5F/G, CPR, First Aid, WHMIS).

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required.
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years in retail loss prevention.
• Criminal record check and bondability are expected as part of security qualifications.
• CPR, First Aid, WHMIS certificates are preferred as listed in the postings.

Responsibilities

• May be required to appear in court as a witness.
• Produce reports.
• Enforce regulations to maintain order and resolve conflicts and monitor establishment activities.
• Prevent and detect shoplifting and theft in retail establishments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Punctuality

Positive attitude

Job description

retail loss prevention officer

Posted on September 08, 2026 by Employer details Atlantic Private Protection Service

Job details

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work setting: Retail service establishment, Various locations, Private security agency, Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre, Shopping centre or mall.

Type of experience: Retail loss prevention.

Tasks: May be required to appear in court as witness. Produce reports. Enforce regulations to maintain order and resolve conflicts and to monitor establishment activities. Prevent and detect shoplifting and theft in retail establishments.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses: Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles). CPR Certificate. First Aid Certificate. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.

Screening questions: Are you currently a student?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Shift. Flexible hours. Morning. Night. Day. Weekend.

• Location Dartmouth , NS B3B 0E8
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 18.00 to $ 19.00 HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 32 to 48 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Flexible hours
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits:Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
• vacancies 6 vacancies
• Source Job Bank #3666817

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Retail service establishment
• Various locations
• Private security agency
• Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre
• Shopping centre or mall

Responsibilities

Tasks

• May be required to appear in court as witness
• Produce reports
• Enforce regulations to maintain order and resolve conflicts and to monitor establishment activities
• Prevent and detect shoplifting and theft in retail establishments

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Walking

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Internet access

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Positive attitude

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Other benefits

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-09-22