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Loss Prevention Officers- NEEDED ASAP

  • Publish Date: 01-23-2018 19:06:55 |
  • Contact: Betty Letain |
  • Location: British Columbia V7B1A3 |
  • Place: Lower Mainland |
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Loss Prevention Officers- NEEDED ASAP
Posted date [Jan-23-18] (ID: 178545)

Job Summary

Cynergy Security Group- Loss Prevention Officers : NEEDED ASAP

Preventing theft in retail stores is the main responsibility of Loss Prevention Officers. To do so, they typically monitor surveillance cameras and walk around the store watching shoppers while remaining as inconspicuous as possible. To that end, Loss Prevention Officers do not wear uniforms. They must also apprehend shoplifters and work with police in prosecuting these individuals.

Loss Prevention Officer Skills

To be effective at this job, Loss Prevention Officers should be detail-oriented team players with strong leadership and decision-making skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, as Loss Prevention Officers must fill out reports, question shoplifters and speak with police. They should be in good physical condition, as this position requires a lot of walking and standing. In addition to these general skills, a Loss Prevention Officer could be expected by potential employers to possess the following skills.

Core skills : Based on job listings we looked at, employers want Loss Prevention Officers with these core skills. If you want to work as a Loss Prevention Officer, focus on the following.

  • Working surveillance camera controls
  • Using observational skills to watch for shoplifters
  • Monitoring alarm systems
  • Managing safety and loss prevention control meetings
  • Conducting safety and loss prevention audits
  • Recognizing unsafe working environments
  • Understanding safety processes and procedures

Advanced skills : While most employers did not require the following skills, multiple job listings included them as preferred. Add these to your Loss Prevention Officer toolbox and broaden your career options.

To be effective at this job, Loss Prevention Officers should be detail-oriented team players with strong leadership and decision-making skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, as Loss Prevention Officers must fill out reports, question shoplifters and speak with police. They should be in good physical condition, as this position requires a lot of walking and standing. In addition to these general skills, a Loss Prevention Officer could be expected by potential employers to possess the following skills.

  • Provide strong customer service
  • Ability to respond well to emergency situations
  • Train other employees in loss prevention methods

Cynergy Security Group also provides a free in-house training program specifically for Loss Prevention Work. We have an online course and in-field training as well. This is set up and provided to the right candidates based on experience, training and employment agreements.

If you would like to set up an interview please either apply online through this web portal or you can also email us directly at ops@cynergysecurity.com or betty@cynergysecurity.com

Our Operations Team can be reached at 604-369-2998.

We will be setting up interviews for this coming Thurs Jan 25th and into the following week.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Applicant Questions:
  • How many years of Security experience do you have?
  • Do you have the following license or certification: BC Security License?
  • Do you speak Fluent English?

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