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Loss Prevention Managers

  • Bright Outlook
  • Rapid Growth
  • Numerous Job Openings

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 you’d do

  • 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.
  • Train loss prevention staff, retail managers, or store employees on loss control and prevention measures.
  • Investigate or interview individuals suspected of shoplifting or internal theft.
  • Provide recommendations and solutions in crisis situations such as workplace violence, protests, and demonstrations.
  • Identify potential for loss and develop strategies to eliminate it.
  • Hire or supervise loss prevention staff.

Skills that matter

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

How to get there

Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree

Also called

  • Asset Protection Manager
  • Loss Prevention Director
  • Loss Prevention Manager
  • Loss Prevention Operations Manager
  • Logistics Loss Prevention Manager
  • Loss Control Manager

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