Loss prevention officer
The loss prevention officer takes part in surveillance work in establishments open to the public whose sole activity is retail, in order to prevent theft and malicious acts. They work inside the establishment and its shops.
The duties of the loss prevention officer are:
- Fighting shrinkage by identifying individuals suspected of theft
- Looking for any clue about fraudulent behaviour by people on the sales floor
- Alerting the officer about the individuals identified
- Confirming the suspected offence to the officer
- Writing a report of their findings on the dedicated forms
They mainly work in shops, hypermarkets and supermarkets.