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Loss Prevention Managers

Median Salary
136,550
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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

What sectors do they work in?

No data available for this section.

What is the job outlook?

No data available for this section.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$78,740

10%

$136,550

Median

$172,380

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    54%

  • High school

    13%

  • Some college

    9%

  • Associate's degree

    9%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    9%

  • Post baccalaureate

    4%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Psychology, General
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Sociology, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • Systems Science and Theory
  • Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis
  • Public Administration
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Criminology
  • Economics, General
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
  • International Relations and Affairs
  • Tourism and Travel Services Management
  • Homeland Security
  • Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
  • Social Sciences, General
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other
  • Science/Technology Management
  • Applied Economics
  • Industrial and Organizational Psychology
  • Fire Services Administration
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
  • Experimental Psychology
  • Public/Applied History
  • Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
  • Fine and Studio Arts Management
  • Project Management
  • Information Technology Project Management
  • Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy
  • History and Political Science
  • Applied Psychology
  • Political Economy
  • Political Science and Government, Other
  • Urban Studies/Affairs
  • Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections, General
  • Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods
  • Development Economics and International Development
  • International Relations and National Security Studies, Other
  • Small Business Administration/Management
  • Psychology, Other
  • Applied/Public Sociology
  • Community Psychology
  • Environmental Psychology
  • American Government and Politics (United States)
  • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other
  • Behavioral Neuroscience
  • Developmental and Child Psychology
  • Psychopharmacology
  • National Security Policy Studies
  • Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
  • Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
  • Social Psychology
  • Economics, Other
  • International Economics
  • Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations
  • Research and Development Management
  • Archives/Archival Administration
  • Economics and Computer Science
  • Public Works Management
  • Telecommunications Management
  • Personality Psychology
  • Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology
  • Survey Research/Methodology
  • Critical Infrastructure Protection
  • Social Entrepreneurship
  • Rural Sociology
  • Public Administration, Other
  • Franchising and Franchise Operations
  • Sociology, Other
  • Comparative Psychology

Skills and Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Leadership

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Education and Training
  • Administration and Management
  • Public Safety and Security
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • English Language

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.

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