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Loss Prevention Managers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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

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This source lists 27 tasks, including 26 marked Core and 1 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2019.

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Core · Task 15800 · 08/2019 · Occupational Expert

Coordinate or conduct internal investigations of problems such as employee theft and violations of corporate loss prevention policies.

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Core · Task 15807 · 08/2019 · Occupational Expert

Administer systems and programs to reduce loss, maintain inventory control, or increase safety.

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Core · Task 15781 · 08/2019 · Occupational Expert

Review loss prevention exception reports and cash discrepancies to ensure adherence to guidelines.

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Core · Task 15791 · 08/2019 · Occupational Expert

Train loss prevention staff, retail managers, or store employees on loss control and prevention measures.

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Core · Task 15786 · 08/2019 · Occupational Expert

Investigate or interview individuals suspected of shoplifting or internal theft.

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Core · Task 15783 · 08/2019 · Occupational Expert

Provide recommendations and solutions in crisis situations such as workplace violence, protests, and demonstrations.

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Core · Task 15806 · 08/2019 · Occupational Expert

Identify potential for loss and develop strategies to eliminate it.

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Core · Task 15795 · 08/2019 · Occupational Expert

Hire or supervise loss prevention staff.

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Core · Task 15804 · 08/2019 · Occupational Expert

Advise retail managers on compliance with applicable codes, laws, regulations, or standards.

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Core · Task 15799 · 08/2019 · Occupational Expert

Develop and maintain partnerships with federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies or members of the retail loss prevention community.

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Core · Task 15794 · 08/2019 · Occupational Expert

Perform or direct inventory investigations in response to shrink results outside of acceptable ranges.

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Core · Task 15796 · 08/2019 · Occupational Expert

Maintain documentation of all loss prevention activity.

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Core · Task 15802 · 08/2019 · Occupational Expert

Assess security needs across locations to ensure proper deployment of loss prevention resources, such as staff and technology.

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Core · Task 15805 · 08/2019 · Occupational Expert

Monitor compliance to operational, safety, or inventory control procedures, including physical security standards.

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Core · Task 15790 · 08/2019 · Occupational Expert

Verify correct use and maintenance of physical security systems, such as closed-circuit television, merchandise tags, and burglar alarms.

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Core · Task 15789 · 08/2019 · Occupational Expert

Visit stores to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

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Core · Task 15803 · 08/2019 · Occupational Expert

Analyze retail data to identify current or emerging trends in theft or fraud.

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Core · Task 15798 · 08/2019 · Occupational Expert

Direct loss prevention audit programs including target store audits, maintenance audits, safety audits, or electronic article surveillance (EAS) audits.

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Core · Task 15801 · 08/2019 · Occupational Expert

Collaborate with law enforcement to investigate and solve external theft or fraud cases.

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Core · Task 15797 · 08/2019 · Occupational Expert

Coordinate theft and fraud investigations involving career criminals or organized group activities.

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Core · Task 15792 · 08/2019 · Occupational Expert

Supervise surveillance, detection, or criminal processing related to theft and criminal cases.

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Core · Task 15782 · 08/2019 · Occupational Expert

Perform cash audits and deposit investigations to fully account for store cash.

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Core · Task 15793 · 08/2019 · Occupational Expert

Recommend improvements in loss prevention programs, staffing, scheduling, or training.

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Core · Task 15787 · 08/2019 · Occupational Expert

Direct installation of covert surveillance equipment, such as security cameras.

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Core · Task 15784 · 08/2019 · Occupational Expert

Monitor and review paperwork procedures and systems to prevent error-related shortages.

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Core · Task 15788 · 08/2019 · Occupational Expert

Advise retail establishments on development of loss-investigation procedures.

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Supplemental · Task 15785 · 08/2019 · Occupational Expert

Maintain databases such as bad check logs, reports on multiple offenders, and alarm activation lists.

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