Loss Prevention Manager

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Loss Prevention Manager

Also Called: Asset Protection Manager, Logistics Loss Prevention Manager, Loss Control Manager, Loss Prevention Director, Loss Prevention Manager, Loss Prevention Operations Director, Loss Prevention Operations Manager, Loss Prevention Supervisor, Market Asset Protection Manager, Asset Protection Manager, Logistics Loss Prevention Manager, Loss Control Manager, Loss Prevention Director, Loss Prevention Manager, Loss Prevention Operations Director, Loss Prevention Operations Manager, Loss Prevention Supervisor, Market Asset Protection Manager

What they 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.

$67,370
Starting Salary (2023)
$133,560
Median Salary (2023)
3.3%
Projected Job Growth
589,750
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Administer systems and programs to reduce loss, maintain inventory control, or increase safety.
Identify potential for loss and develop strategies to eliminate it.
Monitor compliance to operational, safety, or inventory control procedures, including physical security standards.
Recommend improvements in loss prevention programs, staffing, scheduling, or training.
Collaborate with law enforcement to investigate and solve external theft or fraud cases.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Enterprising
Business based Work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Integrity
Dependability
Leadership
Self-Control
Stress Tolerance
Attention to Detail

What key skills are needed for this job?

Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Instructing

Expected Knowledge

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Common Activities

Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

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