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Job overview
Elite Investigations is hiring experienced mobile store asset protection detectives to monitor retail locations and deter theft. The role involves traveling among sites in New York City and Nassau, observing suspicious activity, responding to alarms, and communicating with management. Candidates must have at least five years of retail experience and a valid New York State security license. Full-time positions include vacation, medical, dental, and vision benefits.
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Overview
Elite Investigations embarked on its mission over 40 years ago, aiming to deliver outstanding security services to clients across various sectors. From the very beginning, we have maintained the core belief that attracting and retaining top-tier personnel is essential for securing and satisfying our esteemed clientele. Our commitment to excellence in recruitment means we continually seek out the most skilled and dedicated professionals in the security field.
Over the years, we have built a reputation for reliability and quality, serving a diverse range of clients, including corporations, private businesses, and individuals who require meticulous attention to their security needs. Our team is marked by a strong dedication to customer service, ensuring that we not only meet but exceed our clients’ expectations.
We invite passionate and driven individuals who are interested in pursuing a fulfilling career in the security industry to apply. At Elite Investigations, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experts in the field and contribute to a company that values professionalism, integrity, and innovation in all aspects of security service provision.
Job Details
This position is designated for mobile detective teams and necessitates that personnel remain on their feet while on duty.
Elite Investigations is seeking experienced Store Asset Protection Detective - Loss Prevention Agent(s) candidates for immediate hire if all qualifications are met. Candidates must have 5 years minimum experience .
As a mobile detective, you will be held to high standards as a servant of our surrounding communities. You must possess exceptional skills in apprehension, asset protection, and loss prevention. Additionally, you should be able to handle crisis situations at client sites calmly, effectively, and efficiently. In this role, you will be responsible for initiating and completing daily reports. As a valuable team member, you will be expected to maintain a strong presence when assigned to our sites.
Some other duties include, but are not limited to:
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Being mobile to various locations daily
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Walking and blending in
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Observing all suspicious activities.
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Monitor and patrol assigned areas to deter theft
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Communicate consistently with your manager on duty regarding any suspicious activity
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Implement loss prevention strategies and procedures to minimize risk
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Monitor and respond to alarms to detect potential theft
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Provide excellent customer service by assisting customers with inquiries or concerns.
Qualifications:
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Must possess a valid NYS Security License (required).
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Highly experienced Store Detective (5+ years at retailers).
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Must be able to travel throughout the city and Long Island (Nassau) at their own expense.
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Strong knowledge of loss prevention procedures and protocols
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Must be willing to work Weekends & afternoon shifts.
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Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
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Must be able to complete apprehension report paperwork consistently and accurately if necessary.
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Must have strong communication skills, decision-making ability, professionalism, and maturity.
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Mass Transit Experience is a plus!
Schedule:
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1000-1800 / 1200-2000
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- Schedule days, times and locations to be discussed with Management.
Compensation: Compensation for this role is set and is not subject to negotiation.
Benefits: Benefits such as vacation, medical, dental and vision apply to full-time positions only.
How this job compares
Set against the 327 open Asset Protection jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$78–118K/yr42 salary ranges
- US median$20–28/hr217 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 22 open Asset Protection jobs in New York and 327 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
- Wegmans9 open
- Burlington4 open
- Walmart3 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience — more than three in four Asset Protection postings that state a minimum ask for (median 1 year, across 121 postings).
- Education
- 27 of the 327 open Asset Protection jobs (8%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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