Retail Loss Prevention Specialists

Also Called: Loss Prevention Agent, Loss Prevention Associate (LPA), Loss Prevention Detective, Loss Prevention Officer

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$30,920

Entry Salary

Average

Job outlook

What Retail Loss Prevention Specialists do

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.

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Homeland Security • Retail Sales and Services

Training Program Areas:

OCT-Only Homeland Security • OCT-Only Retail Sales & Service • Retail Sales • Security & Protective Services

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Work Context

  • Contact With Others
  • Telephone
  • Work With Work Group or Team
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Tools

  • Alarm systems
  • Security or access control systems
  • Two way radios
  • Security cameras
  • Closed circuit television CCTV system

Technology

Data base user interface and query software
Microsoft Access
Structured query language SQL
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Transaction security and virus protection software
McAfee
Symantec

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Monitoring
  • Speaking
  • Judgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

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

Education

  • 69% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 11% Associate's degree
  • 11% Bachelor's degree

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Retail Loss Prevention Specialists Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Legal Secretaries & Administrative Assistants

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Police Identification & Records Officers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Emergency Management Directors

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Arbitrators, Mediators, & Conciliators

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

  • Anna Maria College

    Paxton, MA

  • Bayamon Central University

    Bayamón, PR

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)

Work Styles

  • Integrity
  • Self Control
  • Attention to Detail
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Cooperation
  • Dependability

Values

  • Independence
  • Achievement
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Retail Loss Prevention Specialists across the country typically make.

$14.87 / hour
$30,920 /year

Entry Level

$18.93 / hour
$39,360 /year

Median Level

$34.13 / hour
$70,990 /year

Experienced Level

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

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Average

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

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