Any administrator should excel at:

• Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates, as well as communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
• Maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
• Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization, and getting them to work together to accomplish tasks by encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.

Analyzers will often perform the following tasks:

• Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
• Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
• Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

• Implementing or monitoring processes for reducing property or financial losses.
• Investigating known or suspected internal theft, external theft, or vendor fraud.
• Collaborating with law enforcement agencies for reporting or investigating crimes.
• Auditing stores for identifying problem areas or procedural deficiencies.
• Directing working of contract security officers or other loss prevention agents.
• Identifying and reporting merchandise or stocks shortages.
• Inspecting buildings, equipment, or access points for determining security risks.
• Maintaining documentation or reports on security related incidents or investigations.
• Monitoring compliance with standard operating procedures for loss prevention, physical security, or risk management.
• Performing covert surveillance of areas susceptible to loss, such loading docks, distribution centers, or warehouses.
• Preparing written reports on investigations.
• Recommending new or improved processes or equipment for reducing risk exposure.