A professional who investigates cash shortages occurring in sales section of department store. Respnsibilities include:

• Receives notification regarding shortage of cash from audit or sales department.
• Discusses shortage with sales department and security department supervisors.
• Reviews sales checks and cash register tapes, and counts cash to verify shortages.
• Observes personnel on closed circuit television to detect thefts.
• Questions store personnel to obtain evidence and develop cases.
• Apprehends and turns suspect over to security department.
• Prepares case summaries and testifies at hearings of suspects.