Retail security guards are security guards who work within the retail sector, most prominently as store security. There are typically two types of retail security guards. These are:

:  Front line Security Guards

: Public space surveillance

Shop floor Security Guards:

Front line security guards who work within the retail sector are those who typically work in and around the store. You may see them predominantly on the front door of the shop near the security checkers. These security guards will make sure the safety of those within the store is intact at all times as well as the safety of the staff and the products within the store.

The front line security guards are within their right to make citizens arrests on any customers who are not acting within the terms and conditions of the store. This may be due to foul and abusive language or general shop lifting. The front line security are paid to react to these situations in the best way possible, putting the stores integrity, staff and customers first at all times.

All this will be caught to you within your security guard training course. You can locate a reputable training provider through the advertisements situated on the SIA Licence website.

The duties of a retail security guard include patrolling and monitoring the activity within the store. Your role will simply be to protect the customers & staff, making sure the store is safe and secure in the process.

There are opportunities for progression open to those wanting to be a retail security guard. As large chains have numerous levels of security you could become head of security and command all the benefits which come with working for a large organisation. Further more you can venture outside the retail sector and look at other levels of security. There really is a number of levels of progression involved with security guarding within the retail sector.

CCTV Operation:
Public space surveillance is also predominantly used within the retail sector as a means of monitoring activity within a store. To become a fully qualified Public space surveillance operator you will require a front line SIA Licence. This can be acquired through the varied training providers located through the SIA Licence website.

Your job role as a cctv operator within the retail sector will be similar to that of the shop floor retail security guard other than you will be operating the CCTV cameras and monitoring the cameras throughout the store. There job will involve protecting the store, its staff and the customers who use the store. Theft will continuously be monitored through CCTV cameras.

Those looking to become a CCTV operator within a retail store will need to have great reactions, patience and stunning eye sight, whether aided by glasses or not.

Becoming a retail security guard is a great starting point for those wanting to make a career within the security industry. With retail security becoming even more important day by day the amount of retail related security jobs remain strong. To apply for a job today you will need to acquire your front line SIA licence. One this is successfully completed you will be able to apply for a job as a retail security guard in one of the well known high street stores.