Law & Government
Retail Loss Prevention Specialists
Implement procedures and systems to prevent merchandise loss. Conduct audits and investigations of employee activity. May assist in developing policies, procedures, and systems for safeguarding assets.
Median salary
$41,600
Typical range
$31k – $73k
Job outlook
+3% (about average)
AI exposure
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Education
Typical entry: No degree required
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Junior Retail Loss Prevention Specialists
Entry / Junior
$30,620
~2 yrs to advance
Retail Loss Prevention Specialists
Established
$41,600
~3 yrs to advance
Senior Retail Loss Prevention Specialists
Senior
$57,135
Key skills
A typical day
- •Investigate known or suspected internal theft, external theft, or vendor fraud.
- •Implement or monitor processes to reduce property or financial losses.
- •Identify and report merchandise or stock shortages.
- •Maintain documentation or reports on security-related incidents or investigations.
- •Apprehend shoplifters in accordance with guidelines.
Fields of study
Any field
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