As a Store Detective, you will need to master following:

• confront offenders
• document security incidents in the store
• ensure public safety and security
• monitor sales area for security reasons
• prevent shoplifting

More generally, a store detective is also versed in:

• comply with legal regulations
• detain offenders
• identify security threats
• identify suspicious behaviour
• interrogate individuals
• liaise with security authorities
• monitor surveillance equipment
• practice vigilance
• surveillance methods

It also helps to know the following:

• carry out covert security observations
• create a prevention security plan for the store
• legal requirements related to ammunition
• monitor cashiers
• apply conflict management
• check methods
• civil law
• criminal law
• fire safety regulations
• identify terrorism threats
• operate fire extinguishers
• operate radio equipment
• perform risk analysis
• perform security checks