Occupation information for Loss Prevention Managers District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: Less than 5 years work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• Coordinate or conduct internal investigations of problems such as employee theft and violations of corporate loss prevention policies.
• Administer systems and programs to reduce loss, maintain inventory control, or increase safety.
• Review loss prevention exception reports and cash discrepancies to ensure adherence to guidelines.
• Train loss prevention staff, retail managers, or store employees on loss control and prevention measures.
• Investigate or interview individuals suspected of shoplifting or internal theft.
• Provide recommendations and solutions in crisis situations such as workplace violence, protests, and demonstrations.
• Identify potential for loss and develop strategies to eliminate it.
• Hire or supervise loss prevention staff.
• Advise retail managers on compliance with applicable codes, laws, regulations, or standards.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies or members of the retail loss prevention community.

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• Alarm systems
• Closed circuit television CCTV system
• Fire alarm control panel
• Notebook computers
• Personal computers

Technology:

• Accounting software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Electronic mail software
• Operating system software
• Project management software

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