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Store Manager Loss Prevention Self-Audit

A ready-to-use checklist with 31 items in 5 sections, covering Point of Sale & Cash Integrity, Physical Security & Systems, High-Value Merchandise Protection, Receiving & Logistics Control, Staff Awareness & Operations. Use it as-is in Bindy, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 5 Sections
  • 31 Items
  • 25 Yes / No checks
  • 5 Scored ratings
  • 282 Points

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1. Point of Sale & Cash Integrity 6 items

  1. Are blind cash counts conducted on all registers at shift changes rather than comparing against POS tape? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Is the safe combination restricted strictly to current authorized management with zero sharing? Yes / No 10 pts
  3. Are large-denomination bills moved to the drop safe immediately via standard skim protocols? Yes / No 9 pts
  4. Is the POS exception log (voids, returns, post-voids) reviewed daily for cashier irregularities? Yes / No 10 pts
  5. Are all employee purchases rung up by a separate manager or supervisor with the receipt attached to the bag? Yes / No 9 pts
  6. Cash Control Execution: Rating
    • Audit Perfect 10 pts
    • Minor Logging Gaps 5 pts
    • High Financial Exposure 0 pts

2. Physical Security & Systems 6 items

  1. Are the Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) security gates tested daily at store opening? Yes / No 9 pts
  2. Is the CCTV monitor functioning, clean, and positioned to verify clear sightlines on high-shrink aisles? Yes / No 9 pts
  3. Do all panic hardware devices, perimeter exit alarms, and back doors latch securely? Yes / No 10 pts
  4. Is the intrusion alarm system code log accurate, with old manager codes purged immediately? Yes / No 10 pts
  5. Are magnetic detachers and security tag removers permanently anchored to the cash wrap? Yes / No 9 pts
  6. Systems Readiness: Rating
    • 100% Functional 10 pts
    • Deferred Tech Maintenance 5 pts
    • Compromised Perimeter 0 pts

3. High-Value Merchandise Protection 6 items

  1. Are high-shrink products locked securely in display cases or protected by functional spider wraps/tethers? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Is the showcase key log signed daily, with keys kept on a manager’s physical person during the shift? Yes / No 10 pts
  3. Are high-value stockroom cages kept locked at all times when not actively loading inventory? Yes / No 10 pts
  4. Are daily counts performed and logged for top-tier high-theft categories? Yes / No 9 pts
  5. Is empty packaging found on the sales floor logged immediately in the inventory system as known theft? Yes / No 8 pts
  6. Asset Containment: Rating
    • Secure & Tracked 10 pts
    • Vulnerable Sightlines 5 pts
    • Unsecured Assets 0 pts

4. Receiving & Logistics Control 6 items

  1. Are all inbound shipments counted and verified piece-by-piece against the manifest before signing? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Is the receiving dock door locked immediately after a delivery truck departs? Yes / No 9 pts
  3. Are trash bins inspected, clear of hidden merchandise, and clear-bagged before being rolled to the compactor? Yes / No 9 pts
  4. Is damaged, defective, or chargeback merchandise locked separately to prevent floor migration? Yes / No 8 pts
  5. Is the backdoor receiving area entirely free of personal employee belongings and bags? Yes / No 8 pts
  6. Logistics Rigor: Rating
    • Seamless Flow Control 10 pts
    • Receiving Area Clutter 5 pts
    • Uncontrolled BOH Entry 0 pts

5. Staff Awareness & Operations 7 items

  1. Has a Loss Prevention brief or "shrink awareness tip" been delivered to staff during the weekly huddle? Yes / No 8 pts
  2. Do associates consistently practice active customer service (greeting, eye contact) to deter shoplifting? Yes / No 9 pts
  3. Is the fitting room multi-item tracking process strictly executed by floor team members? Yes / No 10 pts
  4. Are employees trained on safe shoplifter approach protocols and corporate non-apprehension policies? Yes / No 10 pts
  5. Is the employee exit bag-check policy performed consistently by a manager for all departing staff? Yes / No 9 pts
  6. Team LP Culture: Rating
    • Highly Vigilant 10 pts
    • Inconsistent Compliance 5 pts
    • Disengaged/At Risk 0 pts
  7. Final summary Comments

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This checklist is part of the Bindy template library. Yes / No checks score 1 point when met; ratings score the points shown for each option. The overall score is the percentage of points earned, with N/A answers excluded. In Bindy you can add photos, assign corrective actions, require sign-off and compare results across sites.

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