store detective

Store detectives monitor the activities in the store in order to prevent and detect shoplifting. Once the individual is caught red-handed, they take all the legal measures, including announcing the police.

Alternative Labels

asset protection officer

loss prevention agent

loss prevention officer

retail loss investigator

store detective

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

comply with legal regulations confront offenders detain offenders document security incidents in the store ensure public safety and security identify security threats identify suspicious behaviour interrogate individuals liaise with security authorities monitor sales area for security reasons monitor surveillance equipment practice vigilance prevent shoplifting

Essential Knowledge

surveillance methods

Optional Skills and Competences

apply conflict management carry out covert security observations create a prevention security plan for the store identify terrorism threats monitor cashiers operate fire extinguishers operate radio equipment perform risk analysis perform security checks

Optional Knowledge

check methods civil law criminal law fire safety regulations legal requirements related to ammunition

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/71c3a49a-e55e-42ce-bd3f-31f37d3cfab6

Status

released

Occupations

store detective

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI