Plain-Clothes Retail Security Detective

Fahrenheit Security Ltd; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Fahrenheit Security Ltd is recruiting a plain clothes store detective to work in a busy fashion store on Oxford Street, London. The role requires strong loss prevention and customer service skills.

You will patrol retail premises with other security officers, observe potential shoplifters, and report incidents. A Frontline DS SIA license and BS 7858 history are essential, with right to work in the UK.

The position pays £14.00 per hour, with days Wednesday to Sunday and variable bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar security role is a must.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Physically fit and able to work in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Frontline DS SIA license required.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Verifiable employment history to BS 7858.

Responsibilities

• Observe and deter shoplifting using strong observation skills.
• Work in plain clothes as part of a security team.
• Call the police and provide descriptions.
• Take witness statements and write short reports.
• Provide evidence in court when required.
• Use radios, alarms, mirrors, and electronic tags.

Skills

Observant

Detail-oriented

Good memory

Think on your feet

Calm under pressure

Excellent people skills

Work independently

Highly organized

Discreet

Resourceful

Tenacious

Multitasking

Experience in similar role

Physically fit

Health and safety awareness

Knowledge of procedures

Job description

Fahrenheit Security Ltd is recruiting a plain clothes store detective to work in a busy fashion store on Oxford Street, London. The role requires strong loss prevention and customer service skills.

You will patrol retail premises with other security officers, observe potential shoplifters, and report incidents. A Frontline DS SIA license and BS 7858 history are essential, with right to work in the UK.

The position pays £14.00 per hour, with days Wednesday to Sunday and variable bank holidays.