Asset Protection Security in Retail

WHAT IS Asset Protection Security?

This is a service provider that offers retails stores, banks and even federal contractors (such as schools, libraries, etc) with security officers and guards to protect the facility and or their assets on that facility as well as transporting of any assets for that facility.

Their security officers and guards are trained in not only the guarding or safekeeping of the facility and its assets but surveillance techniques and response to any threats to the security of the mentioned facilities and or assets.

WHAT DO ASSET PROTECTORS DO?

These are specialists in the field of securing and keeping secure any business asset protection whether fixed or in transit.

Using all technology and training to enforce the safety of the mentioned assets with the help of the asset owner’s protection services and aids.

WHAT IS RETAIL ASSET PROTECTION?

Under the guise of loss prevention reduction, security officers, guards, asset protection specialist are there to monitor any retail facility utilizing direct visual (standing at strategic points and looking and watching any suspicious persons), electronic visuals (surveillance cameras) and searching (before or after entering delivery departments and sections) these asset protectors make sure the retailer never loses out on any profits through assets “going missing”.

WHAT IS A RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION MANAGER?

The loss prevention manager’s job in retail stores is to prevent any loss of assets and or profits that may be incurred by the retailer whether through damage, theft or breakdown daily.

They work hand in hand with the hired or in house security department to prevent these losses.

They also put into action any policies that may help prevent these losses.

BELOW ARE SOME TIPS FOR THESE MANAGERS TO HELP PREVENT THESE LOSSES:

1. Salespersons on the floor should always be alert on what is going on around them
2. Safety and Security should always be part of all new employees
3. Always advertise all security measures in bold big lettering all over
4. The use of technology will always decrease any losses
5. Use the POS system when it comes to monetary inventory
6. Try and turn business into non-cash payments only with technology
7. Place as many large mirrors all over the business
8. A wireless security system is always best as no wires can be cut
9. Always revise your store layout from time to time
10. Create a loss prevention plan as soon as you start
11. Always install visible but non-reachable security cameras
12. Allow employees to handle the tools for security responsibility
13. Always have a well-organized store (MORE CLUTTER=MORE CHANCE OF LOSSES)
14. All returns and refunds should be thoroughly checked for fraudulence
15. Doorbells that are motion sensors are a good idea in areas where entry and exits are of low visibility
16. Always have a well-managed dressing room area
17. Prevent or minimize delivery misplacement’s
18. Hire in-house or outside security officers
19. Use your security department of the Asset Loss Manager to screen all applicants.