Description:

This is a study of retail security supervision and management. Topics will include employment practices, employee dishonesty, controlling shoplifters, and building and perimeter protection. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Cite personnel management practices conducive to combating employee pilferage.
2. Explain various preventive techniques for shoplifting.
3. Describe management and supervising techniques for retail security personnel.
4. Explain the various elements of physical plant security.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Unit I
   A. List and explain various employment hiring practices.
   B. List and explain elements of effective supervision of employees.
   C. Explain how and when an employer should be terminated.
   D. Cite the laws pertaining to employee rights.

II. Unit II
   A. Describe considerations to be used in hiring and supervision of
security personnel.
   B. List and explain the various preventive techniques for shoplifting.
   C. List and explain the various preventive techniques for employee
pilferage.

III. Unit III
   A. Cite the various aspects of undercover investigation and explain
when they are best used.
   B. Cite and explain building and perimeter security measures.
   C. Cite the various professional organizations and associations and
explain the different emphasis of each.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

   1. Four unit exams
   2. A comprehensive final exam
   3. Participation in a field trip

Grade Criteria:
      90-100% = A
      80- 89% = B
      70- 79% = C
      65- 69% = D
       0- 64% = F

Caveats:

1. Students will need basic word processing and Internet searching skills for the completion of some papers, exercises and projects.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.