Occupations · Management

Loss Prevention Managers

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

O*NET 30.3 Database (USDOL/ETA) · occupation code 11-9199.08

What people in this job actually do

Ordered by how important the work is rated.

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.
Advise retail managers on compliance with applicable codes, laws, regulations, or standards.
Develop and maintain partnerships with federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies or members of the retail loss prevention community.
Perform or direct inventory investigations in response to shrink results outside of acceptable ranges.
Maintain documentation of all loss prevention activity.

O*NET 30.3 task ratings, importance scale

Skills that matter most

Importance, rated 1 to 5.

Speaking4.0

Active Listening4.0

Reading Comprehension4.0

Monitoring3.9

Critical Thinking3.9

Active Learning3.8

Writing3.8

Learning Strategies3.2

Mathematics2.8

Science1.0

O*NET 30.3 skills, importance scale

Software and tools

A dot marks what O*NET flags as in demand.

Google Workspace software●Microsoft Access●Microsoft Excel●Microsoft Office software●Microsoft Outlook●Microsoft PowerPoint●Microsoft Project●Microsoft SharePoint●Microsoft Windows●Microsoft Word●MySQL●SAP software●Structured query language SQL●Enabl-u Technologies APISEnterprise application integration EAI softwareFinancial accounting softwareIBM Lotus NotesInventory tracking softwareMICROS XBR Loss PreventionPersonnel management softwareReporting softwareTime reporting softwareWork scheduling software

O*NET 30.3 software skills · hot-technology flag

What this work is actually like

Conditions rated against the average across all occupations — only what makes this job different is listed.

4 / 5Considerable preparation — a four-year degree plus several years in the field.

O*NET 30.3 Job Zones

Working conditions that stand out

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls−1.4 below average

Health and Safety of Other Workers+1.4 above average

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People+1.2 above average

Conflict Situations+1.1 above average

E-Mail+1.0 above average

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment+0.9 above average

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled+0.8 above average

O*NET 30.3 work context, frequency scale · observed 2019-08

How people actually get in

Share of workers by the education they hold.

Bachelor's Degree55%

High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)14%

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)9%

Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)9%

O*NET 30.2 education, training and experience · observed 2019-08

What kind of person the work suits

Occupational interest profile, rated 1 to 7.

Conventional5.8

Enterprising5.6

Investigative3.6

O*NET 30.2 occupational interests (RIASEC)

What you take with you

Skills rated for how well they transfer into other occupations.

Time Management3.9

Instructing3.9

Complex Problem Solving3.9

Judgment and Decision Making3.9

Persuasion3.8

Systems Evaluation3.8

Systems Analysis3.8

Management of Personnel Resources3.6

O*NET 30.3 transferable skills, importance scale

Knowledge the work draws on

Public Safety and SecurityLaw and GovernmentAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities it leans on

Oral ExpressionProblem SensitivityOral ComprehensionNear VisionInductive ReasoningWritten Expression

O*NET 30.3 abilities and knowledge, importance scale

How this job is advertised

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Loss Control ManagerAsset Safety ManagerLoss Prevention LeaderAsset Protection LeaderLoss Prevention ManagerLoss Prevention DirectorAsset Protection ManagerLoss Prevention SupervisorAsset Protection SupervisorArea Loss Prevention ManagerArea Asset Protection ManagerStore Asset Protection ManagerMarket Asset Protection ManagerRegional Loss Prevention Manager

O*NET 30.3 job titles reported for this occupation

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What changed since 2015

Comparing O*NET release 20.1 (2015-10-01) with 30.3 (2026-05-01). Signs, not colour alone, carry the meaning. 2 entries that were only relabelled between releases are left out.

Now listed 4

+Google Workspace software+Reporting software+Enterprise application integration EAI software+Microsoft Windows

No longer listed 1

−Point of sale POS software programs

Diff across the O*NET releases held here in full since October 2015, following occupations through merges and retirements. O*NET re-surveys occupations on a rolling cycle, so “no change” can also mean “not re-surveyed”.

O*NET 30.3 related occupations

Also called

Loss Control ManagerAsset Safety ManagerLoss Control SurveyorLoss Prevention LeaderLoss Prevention ManagerLoss Prevention OfficerAsset Protection LeaderAsset Protection ManagerAssociate Vice PresidentLoss Prevention DirectorDirector-Loss PreventionLoss Prevention Specialist

O*NET 30.3 alternative titles

The same work in Europe

ESCO occupation	ISCO	Match
security manager	1219.1.2	close
security consultant	5414.1.9	close

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