Loss Prevention Officer – Ikota (Lagos) – N50,000 – N60,000
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Scope:
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.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 – 30
Work Days and Hours: Monday – Sunday (One-day Off)
Educational Level: OND
Experience: A Priority
Detail Description of duties and responsibilities.
Monitor Shoppers
Whether they are walking a store in plainclothes or making observations from hidden surveillance cameras, a Loss Prevention Officer must keep an eye on shoppers and company personnel to ensure that property is not being stolen. This might include the surveillance of exits and entrances, emergency exits, back rooms and delivery areas.
Apprehend and Assist with the Prosecution of Shoplifters
Detaining shoplifters is a crucial duty of a Loss Prevention Officer. Once they have observed theft from a security camera or in person, a Loss Prevention Officer will stop to question a suspect. They often contact local police to assist in this process. Loss Prevention Officers must complete all necessary paperwork regarding an incident and work with police and legal representatives in providing evidence needed to prosecute shoplifters per store or company policy. Loss Prevention Officers might often be summoned to act as court witnesses.
Evaluate Security
Loss Prevention Officers might be involved in developing and implementing security plans that are designed to prevent property loss. They might recommend where surveillance cameras are placed and what areas should be most closely monitored. In situations where security guards are also employed, Loss Prevention Officers will work with these guards about where they should be stationed and what areas should be patrolled. This aspect of the job might also include workplace safety evaluation to prevent loss resulting from employee injuries, fire or vandalism.
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:
- 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
To Apply, Kindly send your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] using the vacancy role as the suggest.
Note that only those who are qualified will be contacted..