Specialized security personnel focused on preventing theft, fraud, and inventory shrinkage within retail stores, warehouses, and other commercial environments. Unlike general security guards who may focus on broader safety, loss prevention officers (LPOs) are trained specifically to protect a company's assets, merchandise, and profits.
They use a combination of surveillance, behavioral monitoring, policy enforcement, and sometimes undercover techniques to identify and deter both external theft (shoplifting) and internal theft (employee dishonesty).
Below are a list of venues that loss prevention guards are suitable for but not limited to.
WHAT CAN WE DO
Conduct bag checks or receipt verification (as per company policy)
Collaborate with law enforcement when theft or fraud occurs
Write detailed incident and investigation reports
Support inventory audits and shrinkage investigations
Educate staff on theft prevention procedures and company policies
Monitor surveillance cameras (CCTV) to detect suspicious behavior
Observe customers and staff on the sales floor or in back rooms
Identify and detain shoplifters (where legally permitted)
Investigate incidents of employee theft, fraud, or policy violations
WHERE WE CAN DO
Corporate Office Building
Shopping Mall, retail store or grocery store
Hospital or Healthcare Facility
Event Venue or Concert
School or University/College Campus
Residential Community, Condominiun or Gated Neighborhood
Hotel or Resort
Airport or Transportation Hub