Store Detective

We're currently looking for a full time Store Detective to join our established Security team here at Harrods.

About the Role

In this role you will be responsible for preventing and detecting losses and threats to the company, its staff, and customers across both the Knightsbridge and Hammersmith sites. The Store Detective will identify security issues, recover missing goods, and refer matters to enforcement agencies or discipline proceedings when appropriate. You will work with the Security Investigations Manager to reduce the company's vulnerability and undertake investigations where required. Store Detectives liaise with managers and staff of departments in crime prevention matters, advising them accordingly. The role requires you to work four days a week, including working at other company premises and weekends as and when required due to the needs of the business. Additionally, extra hours and/or days of work may be required and may be changed by the department (providing adequate notice).

About You

You will have relevant experience as a Store Detective in a similar environment, including experience dealing with the detention of suspects, producing evidence, and conducting any further action as required.

• Have excellent interpersonal skills to provide the highest standards of customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Have working knowledge of the law in relation to retail crime.
• Have the ability to build relationships across the business and ensure team members work together.
• Be an innovative and dynamic team worker with good communication skills (oral and written English).
• Be able to confidently use technology for completing job tasks.
• Be able to demonstrate a level of health and fitness that enables you to carry out the full duties associated with this position, which includes standing or patrolling for long periods of time.
• Be flexible with regard to hours and days of work, as the successful candidate may be required to fill any shortfalls on shift that the department feels is required.

About Us

Harrods is one of the world's leading luxury department stores and we're becoming a destination for top designers and the most sought after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world's most inspiring shopping experiences.

Benefits

We provide an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, 18 days holiday and your birthday off, as well as access to renowned Harrods benefits, including generous in store and restaurant discounts.

Uniquely You

Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of the skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply. At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

Additional Information: Time Type: Permanent. Department: Security Investigations (Terry Such)

As one of the world's most prestigious brands and a highly sought after employer within luxury retail, we aim to provide a working environment in which we can exceed both our customers' expectations and the expectations of each other. To maintain our high standards, we invest heavily in our people as we do in our products and store. We offer an exciting, challenging, and motivating environment for employees and reward exceptional performance. Our employees can also accelerate their careers through opportunities to work with talented people, development training, and chances to raise their profile in the luxury retail sector.