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Loss Prevention Security Guard
@ Securiguard
Victoria, British Columbia
Overview
Securiguard is hiring a full-time Loss Prevention Officer to prevent retail theft through surveillance, investigations and lawful apprehensions. The work involves patrolling a fast-paced retail store, reviewing CCTV footage, and writing incident reports. The posting requires a valid BC Security Worker License and at least one year of customer-focused security experience.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct routine surveillance to identify theft, fraud or security breaches
- Patrol premises and interact with customers and employees
- Investigate suspicious activity and review CCTV footage
- Write detailed incident reports
- Enforce security protocols and make lawful arrests when needed
Requirements summary:
- Valid BC Security Worker License
- At least 1 year of security experience in retail, government or healthcare
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Conflict resolution and de-escalation skills
- Ability to stand and patrol for up to 8 hours
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Security & protective services |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | BC Security Worker License |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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About the Role
Join Securiguard as an Loss Prevention Officer and play an active role in preventing retail theft through surveillance, investigations, and lawful apprehensions. This is not a static security position-you'll be working in a fast-paced retail environment where every shift presents new challenges.
If you're observant, proactive, and confident making decisions under pressure, this role offers the opportunity to build your investigative skills while helping protect people, property, and retail operations.
What You'll Do
- Safeguard assets and minimize losses for retail clients by conducting routine surveillance and employing observational skills to identify theft, fraud, or security breaches.
- Regularly patrol the premises and interact with customers and employees to deter potential incidents while maintaining a high level of customer service.
- Investigate suspicious activities, review CCTV footage, and collaborate with law enforcement when necessary.
- Craft detailed incident reports and maintain accurate documentation.
- Enforce security protocols, de-escalate conflicts, and, when needed, make lawful arrests to ensure a safe and secure environment for both staff and customers.
What you bring:
- Valid BC Security Worker License
- At least 1 year of security experience in a high-profile customer focused environment such as retail, government or healthcare..
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare professional daily and/or incident security reports.
- Conflict resolution and de-escalation skills
- Military/Police background/Law Enforcement background is an asset.
- Strong observational skills and situational awareness
- Punctuality
- Able to stand/patrol up for up to 8 hours.
Who We Are
At Securiguard, our purpose is simple: to make people feel safe.
With over 4,000 employees across Canada, we are one of the country's leading security providers, protecting retail, corporate, industrial, aviation, government, and critical infrastructure sites. We invest in our people through ongoing training, career development, and opportunities for advancement.
Everything we do is guided by our R.E.A.C.H. values: Respect • Empathy • Accountability • Courtesy • Honesty
Apply Today
If you're looking for an active, investigative role where your decisions make a real impact-and want to build your career with one of Canada's leading security organizations-we'd love to hear from you.
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