Plainclothes Security Guard (Sales Floor Surveillance)
しふくほあんいん（ばいじょうかんし）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Security and Public Safety Occupations
- Middle : Security Guards
- Minor : Facility Security Guards
Summary
A security role wearing plainclothes in retail stores and similar venues, patrolling and monitoring the premises to prevent shoplifting and troubles proactively.
Description
Plainclothes Security Guards (Sales Floor Surveillance) work in retail stores and commercial facilities without uniforms, wearing casual clothes. They patrol and monitor the premises to prevent shoplifting and suspicious activities in advance. They naturally interact with customers to identify suspicious individuals and collaborate with store staff or security teams for alerts, reports, and responses. Required skills include situational judgment, observation, precise communication, physical stamina for long hours of standing work, and stress tolerance for emergencies.
Future Outlook
With increasing crime prevention awareness in retail stores and the advancement of e-commerce, tasks integrating facial recognition and AI surveillance systems are expected to grow, advancing the fusion of manual surveillance and digital technology.
Personality Traits
Calm and Composed / Cautious and Attentive / High Ethical Standards / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Security Guard → Senior Security Guard → Team Leader → Security Manager → Security Consultant
Required Skills
Crisis Management / Customer Service Skills / Observation Skills / Situational Judgment
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To respond flexibly to various situations. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is essential to not miss subtle actions such as shoplifting. |
| Communication Skills | Because accurate wording and responses are necessary for explaining situations and requesting cooperation. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is needed to endure long patrols and standing work. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because of long hours in high-tension environments. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work is routine with little need for generating new ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because numerical analysis or arithmetic is almost unnecessary in the job. |
Related Qualifications
- Security Guard Training Supervisor
- Security Operations Certification (Facility Security Operations)
Aliases
- Sales Floor Security Guard
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- Facility Security Guard
- Security Guard
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