Retail loss prevention officer, Āpiha ārai whānakotanga toa hokohoko
Also known as
- Asset protection associate, loss prevention detective, loss prevention investigator, store detective
Retail loss prevention officers help prevent and detect loss and theft of goods, money and other assets from organisations and shops. They may investigate staff.
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$54K to $68K
Most common
$91K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Retail loss prevention officers
- usually work shifts, including nights and weekends and may work part time
- usually work in different places and may travel locally
- need to be responsible, identify and solve problems and communicate well
Tasks
- Investigate crimes committed within organisations.
- Monitor operations to ensure compliance with safety or security policies or regulations.
- Communicate situation details to appropriate personnel.
- Apprehend criminal suspects.
- Maintain operational records.
- Inspect equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning.
- Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with security or safety regulations.
- Maintain surveillance of individuals or establishments.
- Prepare investigation or incident reports.
- Collaborate with law enforcement or security agencies to respond to incidents.
You usually learn on the job to become a retail loss prevention officer and a qualification and experience may be useful.
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Security (Levels 3 or 4)
- a driver licence
- experience in similar work
- to be at least 18 years old
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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