Loss Prevention Officer

JOB PURPOSE:

A Loss Prevention Officer's primary responsibility is to safeguard the company's assets and minimize losses due to theft, fraud, and other criminal activities by implementing security measures and conducting investigations

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required but is not intended to be a conclusive list. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Respond to customer and associate incidents to facilitate first aid and minimize company liability.
• Recover stolen merchandise and apprehend shoplifters and other people who commit fraud or other criminal acts against the company.
• Investigate criminal violations against the person or property of any customer or associate that has committed on company premises.
• Prepare prompt and complete reports relative to all theft incidents, merchandise recoveries, accident investigations, audits, and other activities as assigned by the Loss Prevention Manager.
• Have knowledge of and maintain strict compliance with the law and company policies concerning apprehensions, searches and seizures, and the preservation of evidence.
• Promote shortage awareness and theft deterrence among associates by conducting meetings and participating in training events.
• Successfully complete all security training requirements.
• Testify in court concerning any case, criminal or civil, wherein the company is a party of interest to which the Loss Prevention Officer is summoned to.
• Works on special assignments, investigations, and surveillance as directed by Store Loss Prevention Manager.
• Responds to alarm conditions at assigned store.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.