House Detective (Noun)
Meaning
A private detective employed by a hotel or retail store.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The large department store hired a house detective to catch shoplifters and prevent employee theft.
- As a house detective, it was her job to monitor the CCTV cameras and respond to any suspicious activity in the hotel.
- The house detective was called to the scene after the store manager suspected an employee of stealing merchandise.
- In addition to her regular duties, the house detective was also responsible for conducting background checks on new employees.
- The hotel's house detective worked closely with local law enforcement to investigate and prosecute cases of theft and vandalism.