Loss Prevention Officer - AST

About the Role

Join Securiguard as an Undercover 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 undercover 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

• Conduct undercover surveillance to identify theft, fraud, and suspicious activity.
• Observe behavioural patterns and proactively detect retail theft.
• Perform lawful apprehensions and merchandise recoveries in accordance with company policy and legal requirements.
• Complete accurate incident reports and maintain detailed case documentation.
• Work closely with store management and fellow Loss Prevention Officers to reduce shrink and support investigations.
• Travel between retail locations as operationally required.
• Respond to incidents professionally while exercising sound judgment in high-pressure situations.

Why You'll Enjoy This Role

• Active undercover work-not a static guard position.
• Opportunities to conduct investigations, apprehensions, and recoveries.
• Work across multiple retail environments with a variety of daily challenges.
• Develop specialized skills in surveillance, investigations, and retail loss prevention.
• Career growth opportunities within one of Canada's leading security organizations.

Requirements

• Valid BC Security Worker License and Advanced Security Training (AST)
• Minimum 2 years of security experience (retail or mall environment preferred)
• Minimum 1 year of undercover loss prevention experience is an asset
• Occupational First Aid Level 1 (OFA
  1) or equivalent is an asset
• Strong observation, communication, and report-writing skills
• Ability to remain composed and professional in high-pressure situations
• Working knowledge of the Criminal Code of Canada, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and the Trespass Act is an asset
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel between locations as needed

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.