Retail Loss Prevention Specialists
O*NET Code: 33-9099.02
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Asset Protection AgentAsset Protection Associate (APA)Asset Protection DetectiveAsset Protection GreeterAsset Protection InvestigatorAsset Protection OfficerAsset Protection Security GuardAsset Protection Service AssociateAsset Protection SpecialistLoss Control Field Representative (Loss Control Field Rep)Loss Mitigation SpecialistLoss Prevention AgentLoss Prevention Associate (LPA)Loss Prevention Customer Service AssociateLoss Prevention DetectiveLoss Prevention GuardLoss Prevention InvestigatorLoss Prevention OfficerLoss Prevention RepresentativeLoss Prevention Security Ambassador
⚡ Skills (13)
Critical Thinking4/100
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Monitoring4/100
Social Perceptiveness3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Active Learning3/100
Writing3/100
Coordination3/100
+ 3 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (15)
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Windows
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥Structured query language SQL
Data base user interface and query software
0Aspect Loss Prevention Aspect EliteLP
Analytical or scientific software
0Case management system software
Data base user interface and query software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0Enterprise application integration EAI software
Enterprise application integration software
0Epicor Loss Prevention
Analytical or scientific software
0McAfee
Transaction security and virus protection software
0NortonLifeLock cybersecurity software
Transaction security and virus protection software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Retail Loss Prevention Specialists → Loss Prevention Managers
Transition Difficulty: Moderate (65% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (13)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Time Management
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Writing
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Coordination
Current: 3Target: 4
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