Store Detective
Posted on August 23rd, 2026
Position: Store Detective
Location: Liverpool
Pay Rate: £15.00 per hour
Hours: Various
Shifts: Various
DS SIA licence required and Store Detective experience or have at least 3 years' experience as a Security Officer with a strong understanding of retail loss prevention
Looking for a role where your observation skills make a real difference?
We're looking for experienced Store Detectives to support retail locations in Liverpool
This is a specialist covert security role where you'll work across multiple retail locations, helping prevent loss and protect stores by blending into the shopping environment, identifying suspicious activity and gathering evidence.
A strong understanding of ASCONE principles and retail loss prevention is essential, as is the ability to travel independently between sites across the local area.
You'll need a keen eye for detail, excellent observation skills and the confidence to make informed decisions while working independently across multiple sites.
If you're an experienced Store Detective, or a Security Officer with strong retail loss prevention experience looking to take the next step, we'd love to hear from you.
Your Responsibilities
What You'll Be Doing:
- Working in a covert capacity to identify and prevent retail theft
- Blending into the store environment while maintaining a professional presence
- Monitoring customer behaviour and identifying signs of suspicious activity
- Applying ASCONE principles to ensure all interventions are lawful, safe and compliant
- Gathering evidence and producing accurate incident and witness reports
- Supporting investigations through CCTV review and evidence collection
- Safely apprehending offenders when appropriate and in line with procedures
- Managing and de-escalating challenging situations professionally
- Liaising with store management, Tesco Hub teams and local police where required
- Travelling between multiple retail sites within the local area
- Reporting incidents using digital systems, mobile applications and reporting platforms
- Supporting the safety and security of colleagues, customers and visitors
What we're looking for
You'll fit right in if you:
- Have strong observation skills and attention to detail
- Can identify suspicious behaviour that others may miss
- Remain calm and professional under pressure
- Communicate confidently and professionally
- Are comfortable working independently
- Can build positive relationships with store teams and external stakeholders
- Have strong written English skills for report writing and evidence gathering
- Are confident using digital systems, apps and reporting platforms
- Enjoy working in a role where no two days are the same
You'll Need To:
- Be aged 18 or over
- Hold a valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence
- Have previous Store Detective experience or have at least 3 years' experience as a Security Officer with a strong understanding of retail loss prevention
- Have a good working knowledge of ASCONE principles and their practical application
- Be able to confidently identify and evidence retail theft offences
- Be willing and able to travel independently between multiple retail locations
- Have access to reliable transport due to the mobile nature of the role
- Be comfortable using digital reporting systems, mobile apps and evidence-gathering platforms
Key Information and Benefits
- 5.6 weeks holiday per year (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays, worked or not worked)
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Progression training and development opportunities
- Life assurance benefit
- Contributory Healthcare Scheme
- Eyecare vouchers
- Employee Discount Schemes
- Refer a friend scheme
- Free uniform provided
Job Ref: (T16)
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About Staffline
Staffline is the UK's largest recruitment solutions partner, enabling over 35,000 people into good work every week. We operate at more than 420 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.
As one of the most established recruitment agencies in Nottingham with operations across the UK, we specialise in connecting businesses with temporary and permanent jobs across warehouse & logistics, food and drink, aviation, driving, technical & engineering, manufacturing & automotive and security.
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