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Loss Prevention / Asset Protection Specialist

Law, Compliance, and Public Safety
Security
Loss Prevention / Asset Protection Specialist

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

At a Glance

Loss Prevention / Asset Protection Specialist earns an average of $30,507/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1.6–2 years. Top skills: Loss Prevention, Asset Protection, Investigation.

Avg Annual Salary

$30,507/yr

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

1.6–2 years

Job Postings

61

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Loss Prevention Managers

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$136,550/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+4.5%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (11)

Loss Prevention

5.0

Asset Protection

5.0

Auditing

5.0

Merchandising

5.0

Physical Security

4.9

Law Enforcement

4.9

Evidence Preservation

4.9

Enterprise Application Software

4.8

Emergency Response

4.8

Lifting Ability

4.8

General Mathematics

4.8

Common Skills (17)

Investigation

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

Communication

5.0

Verbal Communication Skills

4.9

Sales

4.9

Management

4.9

Self-Starter

4.9

Leadership

4.9

Teamwork

4.9

Multitasking

4.8

Confidentiality

4.8

Punctuality

4.8

Calculators

4.8

Preparedness

4.8

Arithmetic

4.8

Collaboration

4.8

Certifications (2)

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification

4.9

First Aid Certification

4.8

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