Typical Tasks
Administer systems and programs to reduce loss, maintain inventory control, or increase safety.
Identify potential for loss and develop strategies to eliminate it.
Monitor compliance to operational, safety, or inventory control procedures, including physical security standards.
Recommend improvements in loss prevention programs, staffing, scheduling, or training.
Collaborate with law enforcement to investigate and solve external theft or fraud cases.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Enterprising
Business based Work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Integrity
Dependability
Leadership
Self-Control
Stress Tolerance
Attention to Detail
What key skills are needed for this job?
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Instructing
Expected Knowledge
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Common Activities
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.