Retail Loss Prevention Specialists
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.
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Salary Information
Retail Loss Prevention Specialists: $41,600 (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 |
|---|---|
| Monitor operations to ensure compliance with safety or security policies or regulations. | Maintenance |
| Maintain operational records. | Maintenance |
| Maintain surveillance of individuals or establishments. | Maintenance |
| Investigate crimes committed within organizations. | General |
| Collaborate with law enforcement or security agencies to respond to incidents. | General |
| Direct security operations. | General |
| Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with security or safety regulations. | General |
| Inspect equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning. | General |
| Prepare investigation or incident reports. | General |
| Recommend improvements to increase safety or reduce risks. | General |
| Train employees in proper work procedures. | General |
| Testify at legal or legislative proceedings. | General |
| Apprehend criminal suspects. | General |
| Investigate personal characteristics or activities of individuals. | General |
| Respond to emergencies to provide assistance. | General |
| Communicate situation details to appropriate personnel. | Communication |
| Collaborate with outside groups to develop programs or projects. | Development |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Aspect Loss Prevention Aspect EliteLP | Analytical or scientific software |
| Enterprise application integration EAI software | Enterprise application integration software |
| Epicor Loss Prevention | Analytical or scientific software |
| McAfee | Transaction security and virus protection software |
| NortonLifeLock cybersecurity software | Transaction security and virus protection software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
| Case management system software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Protection Professional | ASIS | Not Available |
| Loss Prevention Certified | Loss Prevention Foundation | Not Available |
| Loss Prevention Qualified | Loss Prevention Foundation | Not Available |