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

loss prevention agent

asset protection officer

loss prevention officer

store detective

retail loss investigator

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

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

Essential Knowledge

surveillance methods

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

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

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