Loss Prevention Services (LPS) SkillsCheck

Validates loss prevention knowledge including surveillance techniques, investigations, apprehension procedures, and retail security protocols

About This SkillsCheck

Loss Prevention Services (LPS) SkillsCheck is an advanced assessment aligned to the Canadian Security Industry’s Industry-Wide Technical Competencies (IWTC) framework for individuals working in retail, distribution, and commercial loss prevention environments.

This SkillsCheck assessment evaluates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of loss prevention professionals and includes key competencies such as:

  • Access control procedures in retail and commercial environments
  • Surveillance techniques including CCTV monitoring and floor observation
  • Investigations including evidence handling and report writing
  • Rule enforcement including apprehension protocols and legal authority
  • Alarm response and emergency procedures in retail settings
  • Customer service and professional communication

How It's Used

It tests theoretical understanding, applied judgment, and decision-making through questions aligned with industry-recognized standards.

This SkillsCheck ensures professionals demonstrate the competencies required to support loss prevention operations, protect assets, and maintain compliance with legal and organizational requirements. It also supports readiness assessment for deployment or promotion, along with formal skills validation for experienced loss prevention professionals.

How it can be used:

  • Practice exam for loss prevention roles and licensing preparation
  • Pre-hire/job-readiness assessment for job seekers and employers
  • Skills diagnostic for training and workforce development
  • Skills validation or PLAR for experienced loss prevention professionals
  • Pre- and post-training assessment for training providers

Manager View

SkillsCheck Management Dashboard

SkillsCheck - Manager Views (Dashboard)
SkillsCheck Competency Report

SkillsCheck - Manager Views (1)

Explore Related SkillsChecks

Security Services

Contract Security Guard Services (CSGS) SkillsCheck

Tests the full range of security guard skills including access control, patrols and surveillance, rule enforcement, investigations, emergency response, and customer service

Security Services

Assesses executive protection competencies including threat assessment, surveillance detection, protective operations, and principal management

Security Services

Evaluates emergency response security skills including incident coordination, perimeter control, and support services in high-risk environments

Security Services

Tests operational knowledge for cash-in-transit roles including secure transport, procedures, and regulatory compliance

Security Services

Measures casino surveillance knowledge including monitoring, investigations, regulatory compliance, and asset protection