Loss Prevention Managers

Also Called: Asset Protection Manager, Loss Prevention Director, Loss Prevention Manager, Loss Prevention Operations Manager

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$67,370

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Loss Prevention Managers do

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

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Finance and Business • Homeland Security • Retail Sales and Services

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Contact With Others
  • Telephone
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Face-to-Face Discussions

Tools

  • Video monitors
  • Closed circuit television CCTV system
  • Security or access control systems
  • Fire alarm control panel
  • Alarm systems

Technology

Data base user interface and query software
MySQL
Structured query language SQL
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Project management software
Microsoft Project
Microsoft SharePoint

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking

Knowledge

Safety and Government
public safety and security
law and government
Business
management
customer service
Arts and Humanities
English language
Education and Training
teaching and course design

Education

  • 55% Bachelor's degree
  • 14% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 9% Post-secondary certificate

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Security Managers

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Legal Secretaries & Administrative Assistants

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Loss Prevention Managers Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Clinical & Counseling Psychologists

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Aaniiih Nakoda College

    Harlem, MT

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)

Work Styles

  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Leadership
  • Self Control
  • Attention to Detail
  • Initiative

Values

  • Achievement
  • Relationships
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Loss Prevention Managers across the country typically make.

$32.39 / hour
$67,370 /year

Entry Level

$64.21 / hour
$133,560 /year

Median Level

$108.23 / hour
$225,120 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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