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”
- Respond to critical incidents, such as catastrophic events, violent weather, or civil disorders.
- Testify in civil or criminal court proceedings.
- Identify and report merchandise or stock shortages.
- Maintain documentation or reports on security-related incidents or investigations.
- Recommend new or improved processes or equipment to reduce risk exposure.
- Inspect buildings, equipment, or access points to determine security risks.
- Conduct store audits to identify problem areas or procedural deficiencies.
- Recommend methods to reduce potential financial fraud losses.
- Investigate known or suspected internal theft, external theft, or vendor fraud.
- Coordinate with risk management, human resources, or other departments to assist in company programs, investigations, or training.
- Identify and report safety concerns to maintain a safe shopping and working environment.
- Prepare written reports on investigations.
- Perform covert surveillance of areas susceptible to loss, such loading docks, distribution centers, or warehouses.
- Apprehend shoplifters in accordance with guidelines.
- Direct work of contract security officers or other loss prevention agents.
- Train establishment personnel in loss prevention activities.
- Collaborate with law enforcement agencies to report or investigate crimes.
- Implement or monitor processes to reduce property or financial losses.
- Conduct employee background investigations and review reports with operational or human resources managers.
- Verify proper functioning of physical security systems, such as closed-circuit televisions, alarms, sensor tag systems, or locks.
- Monitor compliance with standard operating procedures for loss prevention, physical security, or risk management.
Related Technology & Tools
- Fire detection systems
- Key cutters
- Electronic cash registers
- Closed circuit television CCTV surveillance systems
- Electronic wanding devices
- Computer data input scanners
- Access control systems
- Copy machines
- Automated locks
- Personal computers
- Laptop computers
- Multi-line telephone systems
- Digital video recorders DVR
- Security alarm systems
- Digital video cameras
- Contact alarm systems
- Mobile radios
- Electronic article surveillance EAS sensing devices
- Laser facsimile machines
- Wireless motion detectors
- Security surveillance cameras
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Epicor Loss Prevention
- Aspect Loss Prevention Aspect EliteLP
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Database software
- Case management system software
- McAfee
- Microsoft Outlook
- Symantec
- Microsoft Word