Loss Prevention/Store Security Jobs
- What does a loss prevention manager's job include?
A loss prevention manager's role is much broader than one may first think. In the past, it has often been seen as a store detective position but has now become a hugely important role of the operational team which has broad reaching controls over the entire "risk management" of any organisation.
Essentially the main responsibility for a loss prevention manager is to reduce loss throughout a store or group which often includes distribution centres. The role should identify issues through analysis of results and investigations, and works with line/operations/stores management to implement initiatives to reduce loss. The loss prevention manager may conduct security audits to measure compliance. They contribute to the development and improvement of systems and procedural safeguards in liaison with operations, finance and internal audit for the prevention and detection of theft.
For retail companies, the large superstores such as food, DIY and department stores will tend to employ loss prevention managers in each store. Where the companies have smaller units, an area or regional loss prevention manager will be employed.
From the findings of system and procedural checks, they will decide on the best course of action with regard to investigation scope and methods. The loss prevention manager is also responsible for reporting lack of compliance or breach of procedures and will recommend disciplinary action to line management where appropriate.
Other important responsibilities of the loss prevention job include:
- The evaluation of and implementation of suitably deployed electronic or other surveillance / security equipment. In addition the maintenance / improvement of the physical security features / equipment is another responsibility of the job.
- Managers also have to survey stores, including pre-opening, and all company premises to identify and categorise levels of risk and actions required. This also covers audits compliant with health and safety standards against best practice / agreed standard, reporting non-compliance to line management.
- Managers would also maintain an incidents / 'near miss' reporting system to publicise safety risks and promote safe working practice.
- Assessment of fire risk across store base/offices and warehouses and implementing critical disciplines and audit compliance. Ensures that fire precautions are in place and that fire evacuation routines are established and regularly rehearsed.
- The recommendation of plans for likely crisis scenarios. The manager would recommend immediate actions to be taken at the scene of a crisis to mitigate loss, minimise the risk to the business and establish critical communication priorities.
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