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Retail Loss Prevention Officer

OSCA 452236·ANZSCO 442215

Employed

1,400

Part-time share

69.8%

Female share

62.4%

Median age

43 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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About this career

Detects and investigates shoplifting, fraud and other unlawful acts of employees or customers of a retail establishment.

What they typically do

  • Monitors and patrols retail premises to detect and prevent theft and other unlawful activities
  • Observes and identifies suspicious behaviour or activities of employees or customers, and detains individuals suspected of theft or other unlawful acts
  • Conducts investigations into incidents of theft, fraud or other unlawful activities, and collects and preserves evidence, including interviewing witnesses
  • Collaborates with law enforcement agencies to report and provide evidence of criminal activities
  • Implements security measures, such as CCTV surveillance and alarm systems
  • May conduct audits and inspections to identify vulnerabilities, and recommend security improvements
  • May provide training and education to retail staff on loss prevention strategies and procedures

Where they work

Retail Trade

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC
27.8%
NSW
24.2%
QLD
24%
WA
10.7%
SA
8.3%
ACT
2.2%
TAS
1.4%
NT
0.9%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Retail Loss Prevention Officer.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.