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Loss Prevention Officer - Oshawa FT

  • Sudbury, ON, Canada
  • Oshawa, ON, Canada

Competitive hourly pay ranging from $25.00 to $28.00 per hour

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Competitive hourly pay ranging from $25.00 to $28.00 per hour
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Minimum 1 year of Loss Prevention experience
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Original job description

Loss Prevention Officer - Oshawa (Full-Time)

Business Unit:  Security Services

Career Area:  Security Guard / Loss Prevention

Location:  Oshawa, Ontario, CA

Ready to take your Loss Prevention career to the next level?

GardaWorld is currently seeking experienced and motivated Loss Prevention Officers to join our team in Oshawa, Ontario. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who thrive in a dynamic retail environment, possess strong observation skills, and are comfortable taking decisive action when required.

This is a hands-on role that requires confidence, professionalism, and the ability to safely conduct arrests warranted.

What's in it for you?

  • Competitive hourly pay ranging from $25.00 to $28.00 per hour
  • Full-Time opportunity available
  • Comprehensive benefits package (where applicable)
  • Work in plain clothes - no uniform required
  • Career advancement opportunities within GardaWorld

Schedule

  • Shifts are generally 8 hours in length
  • Operating hours typically fall between 10:00 AM and 9:00 PM (Mon to Sun)
  • Candidates must be available to work a flexible schedule, including: (Days, Evenings, Weekends, and Holidays, as required)

Key Responsibilities

As a Loss Prevention Officer, you will:

  • Conduct covert surveillance of retail sales floors and high-risk areas
  • Identify and investigate shoplifting, fraud, theft, and organized retail crime
  • Monitor customer and employee activity to detect potential losses
  • Ensure merchandise leaving the store has been properly purchased
  • Complete loss prevention audits and inspections
  • Safely apprehend individuals involved in theft-related incidents when appropriate
  • Conduct arrests in accordance with company policies and legal requirements
  • Prepare detailed incident, arrest, and investigative reports
  • Collaborate with store management and law enforcement agencies
  • Preserve evidence and assist with investigations
  • Testify in court when required
  • Promote a safe and secure shopping environment for customers and staff

What We're Looking For:

  • Minimum 1 year of Loss Prevention experience
  • Valid Ontario Private Investigator (PI) Licence OR willing and able to obtain one prior to starting employment
  • Possessing both a Security Guard Licence and a PI Licence is considered a strong asset
  • Strong observation, communication, and report-writing skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Sound judgment and professional decision-making abilities
  • Physical ability to conduct arrests and respond to incidents when necessary
  • Must be available to work both day and evening shifts, including weekends as required.

GardaWorld, a global leader in security, offers exciting career opportunities in an evolving industry. We celebrate diversity and invite talent from all backgrounds to apply.

Join GardaWorld and help make the world a safer place.

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Responsibilities

Conduct covert surveillance and investigate shoplifting, fraud, theft, and other sources of retail loss. Safely apprehend suspects when appropriate, prepare detailed reports, preserve evidence, and coordinate with store management and law enforcement.

Requirements

Applicants need at least one year of loss prevention experience and a valid Ontario Private Investigator Licence or the ability to obtain one before starting. Strong observation, communication, and report-writing skills, sound judgment, physical ability to respond to incidents, and availability for flexible day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts are required.

Skills

  • Covert Surveillance
  • Shoplifting Investigation
  • Fraud Detection
  • Theft Investigation
  • Organized Retail Crime Investigation
  • Observation
  • Incident Response
  • Arrest Procedures
  • Report Writing
  • Evidence Preservation
  • Communication
  • Independent Work
  • Professional Judgment
  • Retail Loss Prevention

Benefits

  • Career Advancement Opportunities

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Categories

  • Security & Safety
  • Retail

Keywords

  • Loss Prevention
  • Retail Security
  • Covert Surveillance
  • Shoplifting
  • Fraud
  • Theft
  • Organized Retail Crime
  • Loss Prevention Audits
  • Private Investigator Licence
  • Security Guard Licence
  • Arrest Procedures
  • Incident Reports
  • Investigative Reports
  • Evidence Preservation
  • Law Enforcement
  • Court Testimony
  • Risk Areas
  • Customer Safety
  • Employee Activity Monitoring
  • Retail Investigations

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