Security Store Detective

The Range; Perth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 28 days

Staff discount 25%

Cafe discounts 20%

Subsidised travel

SIA Licence Exempt

Free parking

Company pension

Job summary

The Range is seeking a Security Store Detective to reinforce our Loss Prevention team. The role is based in our high-risk stores with covert deployment across an assigned area. You will identify and apprehend offenders, prepare detailed reports, and support training for store staff.

Travel across the UK and overnight stays may be required. A full UK driving licence and own transport are mandatory. You will work 44 hours per week on a full-time contract and contribute to proactive crime

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• High initiative and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written skills for incident reports and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Identify and apprehend theft offenders in high-risk stores.
• Generate detailed incident reports and evidence for prosecutions.
• Train and support store colleagues in loss prevention.
• Build relationships with internal teams and external agencies.
• Conduct surveillance and ensure policy adherence.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Communication

Written skills

Attention to detail

Administration

Microsoft Office

Driving licence

Own transport

Willing to travel UK

Tools

None

Job description

Keyword Location Location Type

Security Store Detective

As a result of our expansion plans, and our continued ongoing success we are seeking a dynamic Security Store Detective.

Job Purpose:

This role entails working for the Loss Prevention department in a covert role across an assigned area.

You will be deployed to our high-risk stores to identify and apprehend offenders for theft, while always being professional when dealing with conflict. The work of the Security Store Detective is crucial in the identification, apprehension and prosecution of criminals who target our stores.

You will also support your Security Team Leader by providing training, and development to our retail colleagues in Loss Prevention activity and department objectives.

Accountabilities:

• Deployed to high-risk stores to identify and apprehend theft offenders.
• Generate detailed incident reports and collate evidence to support criminal prosecutions.
• Conducting training to support stores.
• Building relationships with internal stakeholders and external agencies.
• Completing surveillance operations across the retail / distribution network
• Always adhere to company policies and guidelines.

Knowledge & Competencies:

To succeed in this role, you will be expected to:

• Have good interpersonal and communication skills. Communicate in such a way that key messages cannot be missed.
• Have a high degree of initiative.
• Understand when to consult, involve or direct others.
• Have high quality written skills to deliver actionable guidance and feedback.
• Think clearly and quickly about issues and identify critical information.
• Project confidence when faced with challenge.
• Pay attention to detail and have good administration skills.
• Work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Have knowledge of all Microsoft Office Packages.
• Have your own transportation and a full UK driving license.
• This role will have the potential for travel across the UK and may involve overnight stays.

After your initial training, your line manager will continue to work with you to support your career development (we aim to promote from within).

Salary, Hours and Requirements

• Competitive salary
• Full time permanent contract, 44 hours per week
• Full driving licence with own reliable transport required
• Must be fully flexible working 5 days out of 7 (early/late/weekend essential to the role)

The Benefits

• 28 day’s holidays (inclusive of public holidays)
• Up to 25% staff discount in all Range and wilko stores (after completion of probation)
• Up to 20% discount from our instore Dee Dee's/Iceland Cafes
• Subsidised travel (expenses paid weekly)
• SIA Licence Exempt
• Free parking
• Company pension