Loss Prevention Officer Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Loss Prevention Officer:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience as a Loss Prevention Officer, Mall Security Guard, or similar.
  • Experience working undercover is preferred.
  • Ability to work undetected, if needed.
  • Perceptive and intuitive with excellent judgment.
  • Capacity to perform duties with speed and precision.
  • Physically fit.
  • Self-defense training is highly advantageous.
  • License to carry non-lethal weapons is suggested.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Loss Prevention Officer skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Loss Prevention Officer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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