Loss Prevention Officer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Loss Prevention Officer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Monitoring public areas for potential threats
In some instances, monitoring displays or changing rooms, both of which can provide additional opportunities to steal merchandise
Identifying potential thieves or vandals among staff or patrons
Uniformed officers may discourage potential thieves or troublemakers
Reviewing inventory and stock and investigating suspected pilferage by employees
Following and confronting suspected shoplifters
Documenting theft and other security violations
Working with law enforcement to arrest and prosecute suspected shoplifters and dishonest employees
If working in a mall or a retail center, loss prevention officers may also liaise with property security teams
More experienced loss prevention officers may also help companies develop security policies

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Loss Prevention Officer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Loss Prevention Officer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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