Loss Prevention Officer
Job Description
A Loss revention Officer is a surveillance and security professional responsible for preventing damage and theft, usually in a retail environment. Their duties include patrolling store aisles and monitoring customers, watching security camera footage and confronting individuals they suspect of theft.
Certified Security & Loss Prevention Officer.
Eligibility: 10+2 (higher Secondary) or Equivalent or minimum 2 years of relevant experience
Responsibilities Duties:
The following are major duties and responsibilities of a Loss Prevention Officer:
- Monitor public areas for unusual activity and potential threats.
- Monitor security systems like alarms and closed-circuit cameras.
- Identify potential thieves from customers or staff.
- Follow and confront a potential person of interest who is suspected of shoplifting.
- Document theft and other violations of security, and what they observed on duty.
- Work with law enforcement to detain suspects of shoplifting or dishonest employees.
- Some Loss Prevention Officers with experience can develop their own security policies.
- In retail stores, loss prevention protects people, money, equipment, and merchandise.
- They may work with undercover store detectives to prevent theft.