According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Coordinate or conduct internal investigations of problems such as employee theft and violations of corporate loss prevention policies. | 87% |
| Administer systems and programs to reduce loss, maintain inventory control, or increase safety. | 85% |
| Review loss prevention exception reports and cash discrepancies to ensure adherence to guidelines. | 85% |
| Train loss prevention staff, retail managers, or store employees on loss control and prevention measures. | 84% |
| Investigate or interview individuals suspected of shoplifting or internal theft. | 84% |
| Provide recommendations and solutions in crisis situations such as workplace violence, protests, and demonstrations. | 81% |
| Identify potential for loss and develop strategies to eliminate it. | 81% |
| Hire or supervise loss prevention staff. | 79% |
| Advise retail managers on compliance with applicable codes, laws, regulations, or standards. | 78% |
| Develop and maintain partnerships with federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies or members of the retail loss prevention community. | 78% |
| Perform or direct inventory investigations in response to shrink results outside of acceptable ranges. | 77% |
| Maintain documentation of all loss prevention activity. | 77% |
| Assess security needs across locations to ensure proper deployment of loss prevention resources, such as staff and technology. | 77% |
| Monitor compliance to operational, safety, or inventory control procedures, including physical security standards. | 76% |
| Verify correct use and maintenance of physical security systems, such as closed-circuit television, merchandise tags, and burglar alarms. | 76% |
| Visit stores to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. | 76% |
| Analyze retail data to identify current or emerging trends in theft or fraud. | 75% |
| Direct loss prevention audit programs including target store audits, maintenance audits, safety audits, or electronic article surveillance (EAS) audits. | 75% |
| Collaborate with law enforcement to investigate and solve external theft or fraud cases. | 74% |
| Coordinate theft and fraud investigations involving career criminals or organized group activities. | 74% |
| Supervise surveillance, detection, or criminal processing related to theft and criminal cases. | 73% |
| Perform cash audits and deposit investigations to fully account for store cash. | 71% |
| Recommend improvements in loss prevention programs, staffing, scheduling, or training. | 70% |
| Direct installation of covert surveillance equipment, such as security cameras. | 67% |
| Monitor and review paperwork procedures and systems to prevent error-related shortages. | 66% |
| Advise retail establishments on development of loss-investigation procedures. | 61% |
| Maintain databases such as bad check logs, reports on multiple offenders, and alarm activation lists. | 56% |
