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.
- • Identify and report merchandise or stock shortages.
- • Implement or monitor processes to reduce property or financial losses.
- • Investigate known or suspected internal theft, external theft, or vendor fraud.
- • Collaborate with law enforcement agencies to report or investigate crimes.
- • Conduct store audits to identify problem areas or procedural deficiencies.
- • Direct work of contract security officers or other loss prevention agents.
- • Inspect buildings, equipment, or access points to determine security risks.
- • Maintain documentation or reports on security-related incidents or investigations.
- • Monitor compliance with standard operating procedures for loss prevention, physical security, or risk management.
- • Perform covert surveillance of areas susceptible to loss, such loading docks, distribution centers, or warehouses.
- • Prepare written reports on investigations.
- • Recommend new or improved processes or equipment to reduce risk exposure.
- • Train establishment personnel in loss prevention activities.
- • Verify proper functioning of physical security systems, such as closed-circuit televisions, alarms, sensor tag systems, or locks.
- • Testify in civil or criminal court proceedings.
- • Apprehend shoplifters in accordance with guidelines.
- • Conduct employee background investigations and review reports with operational or human resources managers.
- • 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.
- • Recommend methods to reduce potential financial fraud losses.
- • Respond to critical incidents, such as catastrophic events, violent weather, or civil disorders.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
