Loss Prevention Managers
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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Salary Information
Loss Prevention Managers: $136,550 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Examine financial records to ensure compliance with policies or regulations. | General |
| Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information. | General |
| Advise others on business or operational matters. | General |
| Determine operational compliance with regulations or standards. | General |
| Inspect condition or functioning of facilities or equipment. | General |
| Conduct employee training programs. | General |
| Recommend organizational process or policy changes. | General |
| Conduct financial or regulatory audits. | General |
| Hire personnel. | General |
| Establish interpersonal business relationships to facilitate work activities. | General |
| Investigate crimes committed within organizations. | General |
| Investigate illegal or suspicious activities. | General |
| Determine resource needs. | General |
| Advise others on legal or regulatory compliance matters. | General |
| Monitor flow of cash or other resources. | Maintenance |
| Monitor organizational procedures to ensure proper functioning. | Maintenance |
| Maintain operational records. | Maintenance |
| Monitor organizational compliance with regulations. | Maintenance |
| Develop emergency response plans or procedures. | Development |
| Develop computer or information systems. | Development |
| Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures. | Development |
| Manage organizational security activities. | Management |
| Supervise employees. | Management |
| Communicate with government agencies. | Communication |
| Analyze forecasting data to improve business decisions. | Analysis |
| Analyze risks to minimize losses or damages. | Analysis |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Google Workspace software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Enterprise application integration EAI software | Enterprise application integration software |
| Enabl-u Technologies APIS | Project management software |
| Financial accounting software | Accounting software |
| IBM Lotus Notes | Electronic mail software |
| Inventory tracking software | Inventory management software |
| Microsoft operating system | Operating system software |
| Personnel management software | Human resources software |
| Point of sale POS software | Point of sale POS software |
| Time reporting software | Time accounting software |
| Work scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| MySQL | Data base user interface and query software |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
| MICROS XBR Loss Prevention | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Fraud Examiner | Association of Certified Fraud Examiners | Not Available |
| Certified Healthcare Safety Professional | International Board for Certification of Safety Managers | Not Available |
| Certified Protection Professional | ASIS | Not Available |
| Loss Prevention Certified | Loss Prevention Foundation | Not Available |
| Water Loss Specialist | Restoration Industry Association | Not Available |