Loss Prevention Officer - Retail

Ready to make a difference. Are you committed to protecting your community? Do you want to prevent theft and create a safer environment? Blackbird Security is seeking to hire Loss Prevention Officer in Ottawa, ON.

• Competitive wages
• Paid training and growth opportunities to succeed in your role
• Career advancement opportunities through promotion from within
• Recognition programs and bonuses
• Goodlife Fitness Gym Membership - 25% discount on all membership fees (all tiers), $0 enrollment fees and share with one family member (post completion of the probationary period)

What’s in for you?

• Competitive wages
• Flexible schedules
• Paid training and growth opportunities to succeed in your role
• Career advancement opportunities through promotion from within
• Recognition programs and bonuses
• Goodlife Fitness Gym Membership - 25% discount on all membership fees (all tiers), $0 enrollment fees and share with one family member (post completion of the probationary period)

What You Will Do

• Prevent shoplifter theft in a retail environment while providing customer service to clients, patrons and customers.
• Wear plain clothes to work undercover, discreetly blending in with shoppers.
• Patrol store aisles, monitor customers, and watch security camera footage.
• Confront individuals you suspect of theft, who have unpaid merchandise.
• Escort trespassers out of the client premises.
• Perform arrests, detainments, and recover unpaid merchandise
• Complete required documentation for security incidents such as theft and violations.
• Escalate situation to law enforcement as required.
• Respond to emergency situations appropriately in a timely manner.

The Ideal Candidate

• A Valid Ontario Security License
• Use of Force certificate preferred/willing to get one
• Experience with arrests and detaining shoplifting
• Previous security experience in a retail environment
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.

Experience

• Undercover/LPO: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification

• Ontario Security License (required)
• Use of Force certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person