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Loss Prevention Managers

Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.

Median salary

$136,550

Typical range

$69k – $228k

Job outlook

+5% (faster than average)

AI exposure

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Education

Typical entry: Bachelor's degree

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Typical progression

  1. Loss Prevention Managers Intern

    Internship

    $36,000

    ~4 mos to advance

  2. Junior Loss Prevention Managers

    Entry / Junior

    $68,860

    ~2 yrs to advance

  3. Loss Prevention Managers

    Established

    $136,550

    ~3 yrs to advance

  4. Senior Loss Prevention Managers

    Senior

    $182,070

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Key skills

A typical day

  • Coordinate or conduct internal investigations of problems such as employee theft and violations of corporate loss prevention policies.
  • Administer systems and programs to reduce loss, maintain inventory control, or increase safety.
  • Review loss prevention exception reports and cash discrepancies to ensure adherence to guidelines.
  • Train loss prevention staff, retail managers, or store employees on loss control and prevention measures.
  • Investigate or interview individuals suspected of shoplifting or internal theft.

Fields of study

Any field

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