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Security Guards for Retail Stores & Loss Prevention

Uniformed security guards for retail, plain-clothes store detectives and loss-prevention specialists protecting shops and retail estates across Ireland — reducing shrinkage while keeping your shop floor safe and welcoming.

Overview

Security guards and store detectives who protect your stock, staff and bottom line

Retail crime costs Irish retailers millions every year. RFC provides security guards for retail stores that combine visible deterrence with discreet loss prevention to cut shrinkage, deter theft and anti-social behaviour, and keep your staff and customers safe — without making your store feel unwelcoming.

We supply both uniformed shop security guards, who provide an obvious deterrent at entrances and on the shop floor, and plain-clothes store detectives, who identify and respond to shoplifting discreetly. Our officers are PSA-licensed, trained in evidence-gathering and lawful detention, and experienced in working with retail teams and An Garda Síochána.

From a single store to a national retail estate, we build a loss prevention security programme around your risk profile, footfall and layout — and give you consolidated reporting so you can see exactly where losses occur and how they're being addressed. RFC is trusted by leading retailers including JD Sports, Smyths and Elverys.

What's Included

What our retail security guards and store detectives cover

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Uniformed Shop Security Guards

Visible deterrence at entrances and on the shop floor to discourage theft and disorder.

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Store Detectives

Plain-clothes loss-prevention officers who discreetly identify and respond to shoplifting.

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Tag & Alarm Response

Responding to EAS alarms and managing tagging compliance at your exits.

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Lawful Detention

Officers trained in evidence-gathering and lawful detention procedures.

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Incident Management

Handling anti-social behaviour, disputes and emergencies calmly and professionally.

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Loss Reporting

Consolidated reporting on incidents and shrinkage to inform your prevention strategy.

Why RFC

Why retailers choose RFC

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Fully Licensed

Every officer PSA-licensed, vetted and trained in retail loss prevention.

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Uniform & Plain-Clothes

The right mix of visible deterrence and discreet detection for your store.

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One Point of Contact

A single account manager across every store in your estate.

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Trusted by Retailers

Chosen by JD Sports, Smyths, Elverys and leading Irish retail brands.

Sectors

Retail security for every format

Coverage

Retail security guards across Ireland, including Dublin

We provide security guards for retail stores nationwide. Explore retail security in your area:

FAQ

Retail security questions, answered

Do you provide both uniformed guards and store detectives?
Yes. We supply uniformed officers for visible deterrence and plain-clothes store detectives for discreet loss prevention — often a combination of both, tailored to your store's risk and layout.
What is loss prevention security?
Loss prevention security is the combination of deterrence, detection and response used to reduce shrinkage — uniformed guards, store detectives, tag and alarm response, and incident reporting that shows where losses occur.
Do you provide security guards for retail shops in Dublin?
Yes. We provide security guards for retail shops across Ireland, with fastest response around Dublin and greater Leinster. Contact us with your store locations and we'll confirm cover.
Are your officers trained in lawful detention?
Yes. Our retail officers are PSA-licensed and trained in evidence-gathering and lawful detention procedures, and are experienced in working alongside An Garda Síochána.
Can you secure a national retail estate?
Yes. We provide coordinated retail security across multiple stores under one contract, one account manager and consolidated reporting, so you can compare and manage losses across your estate.
How do you help reduce shrinkage?
Through a combination of visible deterrence, discreet detection, tag and alarm response, and detailed incident reporting that shows where losses occur so prevention can be targeted.
What areas do you cover?
We provide retail security nationwide, with fastest response around Dublin and greater Leinster. See the location links above or contact us to confirm cover for your stores.
Get Started

Request a retail security quote

Tell us about your store or estate and the risks you're facing. We'll build a loss-prevention programme and respond within one working day.

  • ✓ Uniformed & plain-clothes officers
  • ✓ Single store or national estate
  • ✓ No obligation, no pressure

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