Loss Prevention Managers
- Business, Management and Administration
Tasks
What tasks do Loss Prevention Managers perform?
Coordinate or conduct internal investigations of problems such as employee theft and violations of corporate loss prevention policies.
Review loss prevention exception reports and cash discrepancies to ensure adherence to guidelines.
Administer systems and programs to reduce loss, maintain inventory control, or increase safety.
Train loss prevention staff, retail managers, or store employees on loss control and prevention measures.
Knowledge
What do Loss Prevention Managers need to know?
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Skills
What skills do Loss Prevention Managers need?
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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