Job Summary
Are you a dedicated security professional with a strong presence and a passion for safety? We're looking for experienced Loss Prevention Officers (LPOs) to join our team and help protect our clients' people, property, and reputation.
As an LPO, you’ll play a key role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and customers. Representing our team in a professional uniform, you’ll combine vigilance with excellent customer service to prevent theft and promote safety across the premises.
If you bring the following Qualities - We’d Love to meet you:
- Driven by a strong desire to serve and protect your community
- Committed to excellence with a solid work ethic
- A person of integrity, character, and humility
- A true team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
What you will do
- Maintain a visible, professional presence at store entrances and throughout the premises
- Deter theft and unauthorized access through active observation and excellent customer service
- Conduct regular patrols to identify suspicious behavior or security risks
- Assist customers and staff with professionalism, courtesy, and discretion
- Enforce store policies to ensure a safe, secure, and orderly environment
- Work closely with store management and team members to address security concerns
- Respond quickly to incidents, alarms, or emergencies, escalating when necessary
- Document incidents, violations, and suspicious activity accurately and promptly
- Handle all situations with sound judgment, tact, and professionalism
- Promote a safe shopping experience while supporting loss prevention objectives
- Complete required documentation for security incidents such as theft and violations.
- Escalate situation to law enforcement as required.
- Respond to emergency situations appropriately in a timely manner.
Skills
- Valid Private Investigation Security License (required)
- Prior experience in customer service or loss prevention
- Professional appearance and impeccable grooming standards
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to engage with a wide range of individuals respectfully and confidently
- Excellent observational skills with attention to detail
- Sound judgment and quick decision-making in dynamic situations
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Eagerness to participate in ongoing training and team meetings
- Physically fit and comfortable standing or patrolling for extended periods
Why Join 247 Gard Security?
Joining 247 Gard Security is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your career and the communities we proudly serve. As a trusted and certified security company, we are committed to delivering professional, performance-driven protection and safety services.
247 Gard is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. As per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available upon request and all reasonable measures will be taken to accommodate the needs of the applicant through the interview process and while employed. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources Department.
If you're passionate about safety, committed to community service, and looking to grow within a fast-growing national security company, we invite you to apply. Together, we can help create safer spaces for our clients and the communities we serve.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $19.00-$20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Experience:
- Loss prevention: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Security Guard Licence (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (preferred)
Work Location: In person
