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Loss Prevention Managers - 11-9199.08

O*NET-SOC Description

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

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Asset Protection Manager
Logistics Loss Prevention Manager
Loss Control Manager
Loss Prevention Director
Loss Prevention Manager

Loss Prevention Operations Director
Loss Prevention Operations Manager
Loss Prevention Supervisor
Market Asset Protection Manager

SOC Occupation Groups

11-0000	Management Occupations
11-9000	Other Management Occupations
11-9190	Miscellaneous Managers
11-9199.00	Managers, All Other
11-9199.08	Loss Prevention Managers

Related Occupations

11-3013.01	Security Managers
11-9161.00	Emergency Management Directors
11-9199.02	Compliance Managers Bright Outlook
13-1111.00	Management Analysts
13-1199.04	Business Continuity Planners
13-1199.07	Security Management Specialists
13-2054.00	Financial Risk Specialists
13-2099.04	Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts
15-1299.05	Information Security Engineers
17-2111.00	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors

Tasks

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