- Lock doors and gates of entrances and exits to secure buildings.
- Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
- Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft,
Store detective | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Store detectives prevent shoplifting in retail outlets and shopping centres.
Store detectives typically work around 46 to 48 hours per week.
As a Store detective you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 26,691 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Store detective
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27,659 GBP
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25,936 GBP
Average salary for part-time Store detective
Average salary for full-time Store detective
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14,113 GBP
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13,825 GBP
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15,978 GBP
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26,691 GBP
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25,936 GBP
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27,659 GBP
Salary over time for Store detective
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23,925 GBP
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24,568 GBP
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24,611 GBP
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25,792 GBP
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26,777 GBP
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27,545 GBP
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26,691 GBP
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27,307 GBP
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27,963 GBP
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Store detective and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Store detective.
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
What technical skills do I need?
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Things to highlight for your Store detective interview
Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
