How long will it take me to receive my certification?
Although the material can eventually be covered in a few days, we don't recommend you rush through the training manual. The information which you will receive contains Loss Prevention Standards currently being utilized nationally through out the retail and corporate environment. If used properly, you should cover the manual effectively in about 1-2 weeks.
In the past, hiring for loss prevention agents was based on who you knew. The training for LP agents was based on persons having either prior security experience, or prior military or police background. As society has evolved into a new customer based industry, the need for LP agents without the rough background of “them vs us” mentality has become highly desirable. LPAgent.com is making this obstacle a thing of the past. For only $199, you can receive the training which will enable you to impress employers with the knowledge we provide you. Employers will also reap the benefits of your training, as you will spend less time training, and more time working for them. That is the ultimate Return on Investment.
Absolutely not. Security guards are typically uniformed guards designed to serve as a deterrent to theft, promote minimal safety, and other aspects of security. A loss prevention agent typically works undercover, in plain clothes, in order to detain and arrest shoplifters. An agent will also retain evidence, file cases with the local District Attorneys office, and testify in court. A loss prevention agent is also involved employee theft investigations, security audits, management meetings, and sometimes oversees a crew of uniformed security guards. As you see, the duties of an LP agent are vastly different from security guards duties.
I don't have any security experience; do I still qualify for a loss prevention position?
Our training manual will give you the knowledge and confidence to not only get that loss prevention position, but to apply past experiences in other fields, into loss prevention. The most successful Loss Prevention Professionals out today, started with no prior LP experience. Once you are in this field, your possibilities are endless.
Where do loss prevention agents work, and who hires them?
LP agents typically are employed in the retail environment apprehending shoplifters. There are other industries which also employ LP agents, such as Distribution Centers, supermarkets, specialty stores, resorts, amusement parks, hotel chains, restaurants, and just about any industry which is committed to minimizing their losses. Think the last time you where a mall shopping. There is a huge possibility that there were at least 2 LP agents in each of the stores you visited. Whether is was at the music store, or while you where looking at clothes, chance are, the person shopping next to you, may have been an LP agent at work. Now think of all the job openings you may have passed up …
As with any profession involving the security field, there is some risk involved. 99.9% of the companies which have a successful and reputable loss prevention department, have a NON VIOLENCE policy. This is discussed in detail in our Loss Prevention Manual
Will I still need to train with whomever hires me, or is this all the training I need?
Every retail company has their own rules and regulations which you will need to be trained on. Even though LPagent.com provides you with information and tools to perform all the basic LP detective job functions, we would be mis-leading you into thinking this is all you need. Typically, you will spend about 2 weeks with your employer learning their way of working. This topic is also discussed in our Loss Prevention Manual.
Every person who purchases our program will get all the information and support needed to pass our course. You will receive the option of contacting us via mail, e-mail, or speak to one of our instructors live via phone. Once you have completed the course, we will continue to be there for you during your Loss Prevention career. We can provide you with additional training and support. We at LPagent.com believe that our success depends on your success.
