Police officer vs loss prevention analyst

Differences between police officer and loss prevention analyst duties and responsibilities

Police officer example responsibilities.

• Apprehend violators and log evidence, complete require USAF and DoD forms, and accomplish report.
• Train in CPR and first aid, radar speed enforcement, domestic violence intervention, pepper spray, and basic anti-terrorism.
• Gather preliminary investigation information as a first responder to crime scenes.
• Perform basic patrol functions including criminal and traffic law enforcement, incident reporting and community relations.
• Complete numerous testimonies at criminal hearings and traffic violations, serve summons, subpoenas and other official documentation.
• Patrol MARTA trains and bus lines.
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Loss prevention analyst example responsibilities.

• Manage foreclosure and bankruptcy from inception to completion and mitigate all potential losses within an acceptable range.
• Ensure that physical security controls (CCTV, EAS, alarm systems) are operating effectively to minimize shrinkage.
• Monitor CCTV cameras, report and apprehend shop-lifters, and walk around the store to observe anything suspicious.
• Analyze bankruptcy and foreclosure files in order to devise a strategy to minimize loss and maximize financial recovery.
• Protect company's assets by utilizing state-of-the-art detection and investigation surveillance system, which identify shoplifters and prevent loss of merchandise.