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.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $34
Most common
$50
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
- look for suspicious activity and prevent theft
- make sure stores are safe and secure
- watch security cameras
- respond quickly to incidents
- find evidence of crimes
- interview people to collect information
- prepare reports on incidents and investigations
- raise concerns about breaking rules
- catch suspects
- work on incidents with police
Enterprising
Organised
Practical
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou 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 (Foundation) (Level 3)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Security (Intermediate) (Level 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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