security & loss prevention

As Security & Loss Prevention Officer at THE MARKET, you’ll be responsible to help ensure the safety and security of our premises, assets, team members and visitors.  Our main goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace for both customers and employees by monitoring internal, external theft and ensuring that company policies and procedures are being followed.

What you'll do: Responsibilities

  • Walking and monitoring the premises, being alert of and investigating suspicious behavior, and enforcing relevant company policies.

  • Prevent losses and deter shoplifting by remaining alert, vigilant and highly visible in designated areas and the sales floor.

  • Approach suspects who commit shoplifting crimes to recover assets.

  • Contact local authorities when needed. Maintain a Professional relationship and Communication with Law Enforcement, Fire Departments, and emergency medical personnel

  • Assist as needed in the execution of shoplifting arrest, and or any crimes committed against company

  • Complete incident reports by recording observations, information, occurrences and surveillance activities, and submit to upper management

  • Maintain constant communication with store management, working together as a team to prevent losses.

  • Ensure compliance with THE MARKET apprehension guidelines

  • Remain in compliance with local, state federal and BSIS regulations for Proprietary Private Security

  • Respond and assist during emergencies and provide necessary assistance to Team Members and/or visitors

  • Inspect perimeter doors to ensure locks are in place and working properly at the end of day prior to clocking out

  • Promote a positive, welcoming and safe atmosphere within THE MARKET

  • Other related duties, as assigned


Who you are: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Possess good people skills and provide extraordinary Customer Service.

  • Must be able to evaluate situations successfully, with high attention to detail

  • Adaptable to changes, can multitask and maintain professional demeanor under any circumstance

  • Knowledge of the BSIS Power to Arrest training manual preferred

  • Ability to have good judgement and make fast decisions

  • Must be able to write clear and concise incident reports that can later be used in court

  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate professionally to diverse individuals and groups, including suspects of shoplifting, law enforcement officers and store management.

  • Must be able to remain calm, manage themselves professionally and with high integrity under any circumstance.

  • Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays appropriate to retail business needs

  • Prior loss prevention experience in theft apprehensions preferred but not required

  • Must be able to maintain/manage confidential information

  • Must possess the ability to make good sound decisions under stressful situations

  • Must adhere to THE MARKET principles and values

  • Must be able to stand/walk the sales floor for the entire scheduled shift

  • Collaborate and work effectively with store management



Desired work experience

  • License preferred