Will “Loss Prevention Manager” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
Unknown Chance of Automation
Sadly, the research paper did not provide any information about this occupation. Maybe have a look at our directory?
Job Description
Implement procedures and systems to prevent merchandise loss. Conduct audits and investigations of employee activity. May assist in developing policies, procedures, and systems for safeguarding assets.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 33-9099.02
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Retail Loss Prevention Specialists”.
Also Known As…
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists
- Retail Asset Protection Specialist
- Loss Prevention Specialist
- Loss Prevention Officer
- Loss Prevention Leader
- Loss Prevention Investigator
- Loss Prevention Detective
- Loss Prevention Associate (LPA)
- Loss Prevention Agent
- Asset Protection Lead
- Asset Protection Associate (APA)
- Store Protection Specialist
- Security Associate
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialist
- Retail Loss Prevention Investigator
- Regional Loss Prevention Manager (Regional LP Manager)
- Protection Specialist
- Loss Prevention Supervisor
- Loss Prevention Representative
- Loss Prevention Guard
- Asset Protection Specialist
- Asset Protection Greeter
- Asset Protection Agent
Tasks for “Loss Prevention Manager”
- Inspect buildings, equipment, or access points to determine security risks.
- Perform covert surveillance of areas susceptible to loss, such loading docks, distribution centers, or warehouses.
- Respond to critical incidents, such as catastrophic events, violent weather, or civil disorders.
- Direct work of contract security officers or other loss prevention agents.
- Coordinate with risk management, human resources, or other departments to assist in company programs, investigations, or training.
- Testify in civil or criminal court proceedings.
- Apprehend shoplifters in accordance with guidelines.
- Conduct store audits to identify problem areas or procedural deficiencies.
- Collaborate with law enforcement agencies to report or investigate crimes.
- Recommend methods to reduce potential financial fraud losses.
- Maintain documentation or reports on security-related incidents or investigations.
- Verify proper functioning of physical security systems, such as closed-circuit televisions, alarms, sensor tag systems, or locks.
- Prepare written reports on investigations.
- Implement or monitor processes to reduce property or financial losses.
- Identify and report merchandise or stock shortages.
- Monitor compliance with standard operating procedures for loss prevention, physical security, or risk management.
- Recommend new or improved processes or equipment to reduce risk exposure.
- Conduct employee background investigations and review reports with operational or human resources managers.
- Investigate known or suspected internal theft, external theft, or vendor fraud.
- Identify and report safety concerns to maintain a safe shopping and working environment.
- Train establishment personnel in loss prevention activities.
Related Technology & Tools
- Contact alarm systems
- Key cutters
- Security alarm systems
- Computer data input scanners
- Multi-line telephone systems
- Digital video cameras
- Laser facsimile machines
- Mobile radios
- Security surveillance cameras
- Electronic article surveillance EAS sensing devices
- Electronic cash registers
- Copy machines
- Electronic wanding devices
- Wireless motion detectors
- Personal computers
- Closed circuit television CCTV surveillance systems
- Access control systems
- Automated locks
- Fire detection systems
- Laptop computers
- Digital video recorders DVR
- Database software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Symantec
- Microsoft Outlook
- McAfee
- Microsoft Office
- Case management system software
- Epicor Loss Prevention
- Microsoft Word
- Aspect Loss Prevention Aspect EliteLP
- Microsoft Excel