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Store detective

Edinburgh
Permanent
Harvey Nichols
Detective
Posted: 23 December
Offer description

Luxury department store, Harvey Nichols, is searching for a Store Detective to join the team in Edinburgh. Our culture is based on inclusivity; we embrace diversity. Whoever you are, Harvey Nichols has a place for you. As the new Store Detective, you will work 37.5 hours a week on a rota basis across our opening hours. Typical shift patterns are 06.30am – 15.00pm, 09.45am – 18.15pm, 10.45am – 19.15pm, 14.30pm – 23.00pm and 15.30pm – 00.00am.


About the role…

As a Store Detective you will be responsible for:

* Providing a fair and consistent level of enforcement of all Company policies and procedures and maintaining a high level of confidentiality at all times.
* Identifying and advising store management and staff of any possible stock loss risks and best practice in loss prevention.
* Detecting, apprehending and detaining persons guilty of stealing Company property, cash or merchandise.
* Conducting regular and random searches of employee and contractors’ possessions in line with the Company policy.

The ideal candidate for the store detective position will hold a valid SIA Door Supervisor License and have previous experience of security and loss prevention particularly in a luxury retail environment.

* In addition to this the candidate must have a good knowledge of Criminal Law, court procedures and security equipment.
* They must possess strong communication, organisational and planning skills, along with self-motivation and the ability to quickly adapt to challenging situations.
* The working hours for this position are 37.5 hours a week, working 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis, inclusive of weekends.


Is this you?

We are looking for individuals who embrace diversity, love a challenge, are passionate about luxury retail and are looking for something uniquely different.

* Do you have previous experience of working in security?
* Are you great at talking to people?
* Are you driven to make sure everything is perfect for our staff and customers?

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!


Where do I sign?

If this role catches your eye, hit the “apply” button below to kick‑start your journey with us or submit your CV directly to careers@harveynichols.com

Benefits: Competitive Salary

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