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Job Description

Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 11-9199.08

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Loss Prevention Managers”.

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Tasks for “Area Loss Prevention Manager”

Hire or supervise loss-prevention staff.
Supervise surveillance, detection, or criminal processing related to theft and criminal cases.
Advise retail establishments on development of loss-investigation procedures.
Assess security needs across locations to ensure proper deployment of loss prevention resources, such as staff and technology.
Develop and maintain partnerships with federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies or members of the retail loss prevention community.
Provide recommendations and solutions in crisis situations such as workplace violence, protests, and demonstrations.
Monitor compliance to operational, safety, or inventory control procedures, including physical security standards.
Administer systems and programs to reduce loss, maintain inventory control, or increase safety.
Recommend improvements in loss prevention programs, staffing, scheduling, or training.
Maintain documentation of all loss prevention activity.
Train loss prevention staff, retail managers, or store employees on loss control and prevention measures.
Coordinate theft and fraud investigations involving career criminals or organized group activities.
Analyze retail data to identify current or emerging trends in theft or fraud.
Maintain databases such as bad check logs, reports on multiple offenders, and alarm activation lists.
Advise retail managers on compliance with applicable codes, laws, regulations, or standards.
Visit stores to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Perform cash audits and deposit investigations to fully account for store cash.
Direct installation of covert surveillance equipment, such as security cameras.
Coordinate or conduct internal investigations of problems such as employee theft and violations of corporate loss prevention policies.
Direct loss prevention audit programs including target store audits, maintenance audits, safety audits, or electronic article surveillance (EAS) audits.
Perform or direct inventory investigations in response to shrink results outside of acceptable ranges.
Collaborate with law enforcement to investigate and solve external theft or fraud cases.
Verify correct use and maintenance of physical security systems, such as closed-circuit television, merchandise tags, and burglar alarms.
Investigate or interview individuals suspected of shoplifting or internal theft.
Monitor and review paperwork procedures and systems to prevent error-related shortages.
Identify potential for loss and develop strategies to eliminate it.
Review loss-prevention exception reports and cash discrepancies to ensure adherence to guidelines.

Related Technology & Tools

Laptop computers
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Personal computers
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Video surveillance systems
Security alarm systems
Closed circuit television CCTV monitoring systems
Multiline telephone systems

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Microsoft Word
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Microsoft Access
IBM Lotus Notes
Personnel management software