# Loss Prevention Managers > Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures. - Code: 11-9199.08 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 11-9199) - Family: [Management](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-11), one of its 59 occupations - Tasks: 27 tasks (26 core and 1 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/11-9199.08 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/11-9199.08.json ## What the work is made of 1. Coordinate or conduct internal investigations of problems such as employee theft and violations of corporate loss prevention policies. Core task · Task 15800 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 2. Administer systems and programs to reduce loss, maintain inventory control, or increase safety. Core task · Task 15807 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 3. Review loss prevention exception reports and cash discrepancies to ensure adherence to guidelines. Core task · Task 15781 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 4. Train loss prevention staff, retail managers, or store employees on loss control and prevention measures. Core task · Task 15791 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 5. Investigate or interview individuals suspected of shoplifting or internal theft. Core task · Task 15786 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 6. Provide recommendations and solutions in crisis situations such as workplace violence, protests, and demonstrations. Core task · Task 15783 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 7. Identify potential for loss and develop strategies to eliminate it. Core task · Task 15806 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 8. Hire or supervise loss prevention staff. Core task · Task 15795 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 9. Advise retail managers on compliance with applicable codes, laws, regulations, or standards. Core task · Task 15804 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 10. Develop and maintain partnerships with federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies or members of the retail loss prevention community. Core task · Task 15799 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 11. Perform or direct inventory investigations in response to shrink results outside of acceptable ranges. Core task · Task 15794 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 12. Maintain documentation of all loss prevention activity. Core task · Task 15796 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 13. Assess security needs across locations to ensure proper deployment of loss prevention resources, such as staff and technology. Core task · Task 15802 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 14. Monitor compliance to operational, safety, or inventory control procedures, including physical security standards. Core task · Task 15805 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 15. Verify correct use and maintenance of physical security systems, such as closed-circuit television, merchandise tags, and burglar alarms. Core task · Task 15790 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 16. Visit stores to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. Core task · Task 15789 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 17. Analyze retail data to identify current or emerging trends in theft or fraud. Core task · Task 15803 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 18. Direct loss prevention audit programs including target store audits, maintenance audits, safety audits, or electronic article surveillance (EAS) audits. Core task · Task 15798 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 19. Collaborate with law enforcement to investigate and solve external theft or fraud cases. Core task · Task 15801 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 20. Coordinate theft and fraud investigations involving career criminals or organized group activities. Core task · Task 15797 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 21. Supervise surveillance, detection, or criminal processing related to theft and criminal cases. Core task · Task 15792 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 22. Perform cash audits and deposit investigations to fully account for store cash. Core task · Task 15782 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 23. Recommend improvements in loss prevention programs, staffing, scheduling, or training. Core task · Task 15793 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 24. Direct installation of covert surveillance equipment, such as security cameras. Core task · Task 15787 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 25. Monitor and review paperwork procedures and systems to prevent error-related shortages. Core task · Task 15784 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 26. Advise retail establishments on development of loss-investigation procedures. Core task · Task 15788 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 27. Maintain databases such as bad check logs, reports on multiple offenders, and alarm activation lists. 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