Pros
Working in a position that directly effects loss through apprehension of shoplifters and investigation of employee theft. Supervisory position. Guaranteed 40 hours a week. Great after college job in a Criminal Justice field!
Cons
No ability to coach for performance outside of your team or for not following direction for loss prevention/merchandise protection strategies. Supervised employees hours are not protected and have to be justified regularly or the positions are cut completely. May be stuck in a location where you are by yourself as an "Assets Protection Leader" without a team and with only the LOD team as support for operational issues and the investigations centers during the week for assistance with shoplifters. No bonuses or additional incentives offered. Overtime has to get special approval and is never offered.