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The security worker is responsible to provide a safe environment of store's assets:   inventory, money, and equipment. The security worker also insures the safety of customers and staff. Their prime objective is to deter shrinkage. May be asked to be an eye witness for legal inquiries. May also be ask to review video tapes. Students with good communication skills work well. Experience at a part-time retail job could be helpful. 


  • Keeps security on mind at all times.

  • Observes customers at entry, while  shopping, and at exit.

  • Opens store doors at beginning of shift, and closes doors at end of shift.

  • Prevents food and drink from entering in or being consumed inside the store.

  • Will limit the number of customers in the store if overcrowding occurs.

  • Keeps traffic flowing in the store.      Enforces "No Loitering" policy.

  • Will keep the sales floor, entry way, and hallways neat and clean.

  • Asks unruly customers to settle down or leave.


  • Keeps customers from entering     secured areas or playing with store equipment and fixtures.

  • Checks doors to see if they are      secure and locked.

  • Informs Store shift manager if         assistance is needed.

  • Reports all safety problems or       violations to shift manager or store advisor.
  • Keeps aware of opportunities for   employee theft.

  • Mystery Shop-Lifter to test store security
  • Mystery Fast-Change artist to test
    Cashier security.
  • Reviews Shrinkage reports with Store and Inventory Managers and plans      Security Strategy
  • Explore Security as a future career by job site visit or inviting a speaker
  • Policeman
  • Detective
  • Security Guard