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Chris Newman

Chris Newman

Store Detective

London, Greater LondonMember since July 13, 2024
Loss prevention auditEvidence gatheringSecurity awareness trainingAttention to detail
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About

am currently employed with mitie as a store detective . Working in partnership with Marks & Spencer on a £54,000,000 contact covering 80+ stores raging from large stores to small convenience store,s I have been working in this roles since 2018

Experience

Store Detective - Mitie security

(2018-09)

am currently employed with mitie as a store detective . Working in partnership with Marks & Spencer on a £54,000,000 contact covering 80+ stores raging from large stores to small convenience store,s I have been working in this roles since 2018

  • My responsibility’s included the detection,observation & apprehension of person committing criminal acts against the business. By means of overt and cover surveillance
  • Liase with the store management in order to identify unknowns loss and advising store management on best Practice.
  • Investigation of incidents via store cctv
  • Writing witness statements for police/cps for pending prosecution Providing police exhibits in preparation for court.
  • Keeping up with current kpi set to the company

Loss prevention team leader - Debenhams

(2016-03 - 2018-09)

I am currently employed with Debenhams as a loss Prevention team leader my responsible for leading a 15 man team and maintaining the security of the premies by keeping a visual presence on the shop- floor while patrolling on the foot and using the store Cctv.

  • Responsibility for team rota
  • Providing training for new loss Prevention officers
  • Attending security meetings
  • Provide visible security presence
  • Reporting incidents to mangers in the line with company procedures Open/closing stores
  • Respdiong to alarms and call outs
  • Doing there holiday requests
  • Doing kpi targets for the store
  • Having meetings with regional loss Prevention mangers
  • Assigning tasks and duties to an entire security team.
  • Investigating internal cases

Security officer - G4s

(2016-01 - 2016-03)

  • Patrolling the shop floor and deterring criminal activity.
  • Keeping a watchful eye on stock, staff and the customers.
  • Looking out for signs or crime or disorder within a store.
  • Making official notes on any incidents such as property damage and theft. Up to a standard where they can be used in courts if necessary.
  • Conducting night patrols on a large premises with many buildings.
  • Directing all customers that have items for return to the Customer Service location.
  • Standing at the stores entrance, checking the suitability of people coming in.
  • Patrolling the store and looking out for suspicious people pretending to be customers. Maintaining the security and safety of everyone who visits the store.
  • Attending court to give evidence in criminal cases relating to the store.
  • Taking accurate notes of unusual occurrences.

Security officer - Axis security

(2015-11 - 2016-01)

My duties was.while on the top - shop contract

  • Patrolling the shop floor and deterring criminal activity.
  • Keeping a watchful eye on stock, staff and the customers.
  • Looking out for signs or crime or disorder within a store.
  • Making official notes on any incidents such as property damage and theft. Up to a standard where they can be used in courts if necessary.
  • Conducting night patrols on a large premises with many buildings.
  • Directing all customers that have items for return to the Customer Service location.
  • Standing at the stores entrance, checking the suitability of people coming in.
  • Patrolling the store and looking out for suspicious people pretending to be customers. Maintaining the security and safety of everyone who visits the store.
  • Attending court to give evidence in criminal cases relating to the store.
  • Taking accurate notes of unusual occurrences.
  • Investigating any reports of suspicious incidents or activity.

Security team leader - Cordant security

(2014-03 - 2015-11)

currently employed with Advance security services . And Woking on the primark contract. My Duties was

  • Undertaking regular internal and external foot patrols of a site.
  • Protecting a client’s property against loss, theft, damage and waste.
  • Conducting regular floor walks throughout a shift to ensure the smooth running of security operations.
  • Making sure that Security Officers are performing their duties to the appropriate standard.
  • Ensuring a site is a safe and pleasant environment for our customers at all times.
  • Detecting, resolving and reporting any security breaches.
  • Assigning tasks and duties to an entire security team.
  • Investigating security breaches and incidents.
  • Making sure that security personnel have a full understanding of their duties.

Customer service cctv op - Wilkinson

(2007-01 - 2014-03)

am currently employed with Wilkinson . My duties was

  • Set up, calibrate, and operate CCTV cameras and equipment
  • Monitor assigned floor activities
  • Create activity and observation logs
  • Use video recording software to record incidents
  • Burn media on CDs and DVDs, and save images
  • Share video and image files as requested
  • Maintain security control of all exits and entrances
  • Manage entry authorization by operating central control panels
  • Notify staff members of vehicle and pedestrian entry and exit
  • Maintain and monitor security intercoms within the facility
  • Handle backup panel control functions
  • Perform preventative and regular maintenance on surveillance equipment
  • Notify authorities of any problems or nefarious activities immediately

Skills

Store Detective

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