Retail Store Detective jobs in Illinois

AJ2 Security is seeking experienced retail store detectives to work at our industry leading client’s store locations. We have built a reputation for providing exceptional service to our clients through our highly professional team of detectives. We currently have openings in Downtown Chicago.

Job Description:

Store detectives are responsible for protecting the assets of our clients (cash, merchandise, property) as well as ensuring a safe and secure environment by doing the following:

• Watching the activity of customers, employees, vendors, and delivery people for suspicious behavior
• Working undercover in plain clothes to detect and apprehend potential shoplifters
• Using cctv and other security systems to monitor activity in client locations
• Filing complaints with police and testifying in court in regards to apprehensions and investigations which you took part in

Benefits:

Our team is family to us. We make it our priority to ensure you work in a great work environment and under the best of conditions. Your benefits also include:

• Full time, permanent position
• Competitive pay with annual increases
• Medical and Dental Benefits
• Short term disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible scheduling
• Training program
• Recognition programs
• Opportunity for advancement

Skills Required:

• High degree of professionalism
• Good decision making under pressure
• Ability to work independently
• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Ability to travel to store locations within 25 miles of home
• Ability to work retail store hours

Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of 6 months of verifiable retail store detective experience required (working undercover to detect and apprehend shoplifters)
• Illinois State Security License is required

AJ2 Security is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• plain clothes store detective: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Guard Card (Required)

Work Location: On the road