Security / Loss Prevention Officer

Per Mar Security Services; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Per Mar Security Services in Pekin, IL is seeking a full-time Loss Prevention Officer. You will patrol floors and use CCTV to identify and apprehend shoplifters, and you will write reports documenting incidents. Interaction with local law enforcement and courtroom testimony may be required.

The role requires hearing and speaking English proficiently and the ability to travel as needed. Applicants must pass background checks and drug screening, obtain state PERC, and be able to sit, stand, and

Qualifications

• Clear ability to identify and apprehend shoplifters during floor patrols and via CCTV.
• Strong report writing skills with clear, concise, and accurate documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English; ability to liaise with local law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Identify and apprehend shoplifters through floor patrol and CCTV.
• Prepare and file detailed reports of incidents.
• Interact with local law enforcement as needed.
• Provide courtroom testimony as required.

Skills

Shoplifting prevention

Report writing

English communication

Law enforcement liaison

Courtroom testimony

Job description

Overview

Work with the best! Per Mar Security, an industry leader in providing integrated security solutions, is seeking hardworking, motivated people.

Established in 1953, Per Mar Security Services is the largest, family-owned, full-service security company in the Midwest with more than 2,600 team members, operating in 25 branch locations. The company provides full-service security solutions for homes and businesses, including security officer services, smart home automation, burglar and fire alarms, access control, security cameras, alarm monitoring, investigative services, and background checks.

Job Skills / Requirements

Immediate Opening for a Full-Time Loss Prevention Officer

Job Description

• Identify and Apprehend Shoplifters through floor patrol and the use of Closed Circuit TV Cameras
• Report Writing
• Interacting with local Law Enforcement as needed
• Provide Courtroom Testimony as required

Job Requirement

• Pre-Employment Criminal Background Check and Drug Screening
• Must be able to obtain state required PERC prior to employment
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for up to 3-4 hours at a time
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately through verbal and written means
• Ability to write legible, accurate and easily understood reports