O*NET-SOC 11-9199.08

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 4 – Considerable preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresConsiderable skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETFalse (No)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b4.008/2019
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a4.008/2019
Speaking2.A.1.d4.008/2019
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i3.8808/2019
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.8808/2019
Instructing2.B.1.e3.8808/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.1208/2019
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.34.1208/2019
Near Vision1.A.4.a.14.008/2019
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.008/2019
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.8808/2019
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.53.8808/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Coordinate or conduct internal investigations of problems such as employee theft and violations of corporate loss prevention policies.Core2208/2019
Administer systems and programs to reduce loss, maintain inventory control, or increase safety.Core2208/2019
Review loss prevention exception reports and cash discrepancies to ensure adherence to guidelines.Core2208/2019
Train loss prevention staff, retail managers, or store employees on loss control and prevention measures.Core2208/2019
Investigate or interview individuals suspected of shoplifting or internal theft.Core2208/2019

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Conventional5.6411/2023
Enterprising5.6311/2023
Realistic3.7911/2023
Investigative3.7111/2023
Social2.711/2023
Artistic1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.