[Core] [22% incumbents] Coordinate or conduct internal investigations of problems such as employee theft and violations of corporate loss prevention policies.
  DWAs: Investigate crimes committed within organizations. | Investigate illegal or suspicious activities.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Administer systems and programs to reduce loss, maintain inventory control, or increase safety.
  DWAs: Manage organizational security activities.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Review loss prevention exception reports and cash discrepancies to ensure adherence to guidelines.
  DWAs: Examine financial records to ensure compliance with policies or regulations.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Train loss prevention staff, retail managers, or store employees on loss control and prevention measures.
  DWAs: Conduct employee training programs.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Investigate or interview individuals suspected of shoplifting or internal theft.
  DWAs: Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Provide recommendations and solutions in crisis situations such as workplace violence, protests, and demonstrations.
  DWAs: Develop emergency response plans or procedures.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Identify potential for loss and develop strategies to eliminate it.
  DWAs: Analyze risks to minimize losses or damages. | Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Hire or supervise loss prevention staff.
  DWAs: Supervise employees. | Hire personnel.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Advise retail managers on compliance with applicable codes, laws, regulations, or standards.
  DWAs: Advise others on legal or regulatory compliance matters.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Develop and maintain partnerships with federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies or members of the retail loss prevention community.
  DWAs: Establish interpersonal business relationships to facilitate work activities.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Perform or direct inventory investigations in response to shrink results outside of acceptable ranges.
  DWAs: Conduct financial or regulatory audits.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Maintain documentation of all loss prevention activity.
  DWAs: Maintain operational records.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Assess security needs across locations to ensure proper deployment of loss prevention resources, such as staff and technology.
  DWAs: Determine resource needs.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Monitor compliance to operational, safety, or inventory control procedures, including physical security standards.
  DWAs: Monitor organizational compliance with regulations.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Verify correct use and maintenance of physical security systems, such as closed-circuit television, merchandise tags, and burglar alarms.
  DWAs: Inspect condition or functioning of facilities or equipment.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Visit stores to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  DWAs: Determine operational compliance with regulations or standards.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Analyze retail data to identify current or emerging trends in theft or fraud.
  DWAs: Analyze forecasting data to improve business decisions.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Direct loss prevention audit programs including target store audits, maintenance audits, safety audits, or electronic article surveillance (EAS) audits.
  DWAs: Conduct financial or regulatory audits. | Manage organizational security activities.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Collaborate with law enforcement to investigate and solve external theft or fraud cases.
  DWAs: Communicate with government agencies.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Coordinate theft and fraud investigations involving career criminals or organized group activities.
  DWAs: Manage organizational security activities.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Supervise surveillance, detection, or criminal processing related to theft and criminal cases.
  DWAs: Manage organizational security activities.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Perform cash audits and deposit investigations to fully account for store cash.
  DWAs: Monitor flow of cash or other resources.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Recommend improvements in loss prevention programs, staffing, scheduling, or training.
  DWAs: Recommend organizational process or policy changes.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Direct installation of covert surveillance equipment, such as security cameras.
  DWAs: Manage organizational security activities.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Monitor and review paperwork procedures and systems to prevent error-related shortages.
  DWAs: Monitor organizational procedures to ensure proper functioning.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Advise retail establishments on development of loss-investigation procedures.
  DWAs: Advise others on business or operational matters.

[Supplemental] [22% incumbents] Maintain databases such as bad check logs, reports on multiple offenders, and alarm activation lists.
  DWAs: Develop computer or information systems.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Public Safety and Security (imp:4.14 lvl:4.64) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Law and Government (imp:3.91 lvl:4.05) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Administration and Management (imp:3.81 lvl:4.71) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  English Language (imp:3.77 lvl:4.41) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Education and Training (imp:3.73 lvl:5.09) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.55 lvl:4.52) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Psychology (imp:3.50 lvl:4.32) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.45 lvl:4.00) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.43 lvl:4.18) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Mathematics (imp:3.23 lvl:4.14) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Administrative (imp:3.09 lvl:4.00) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Communications and Media (imp:2.91 lvl:2.82) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.73 lvl:2.82) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.64 lvl:2.82) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Building and Construction (imp:2.55 lvl:2.77) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Telecommunications (imp:2.55 lvl:2.50) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Transportation (imp:2.41 lvl:2.18) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.32 lvl:2.50) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Design (imp:2.27 lvl:2.68) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Mechanical (imp:2.23 lvl:2.18) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.18 lvl:2.18) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Production and Processing (imp:2.14 lvl:1.95) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.00 lvl:2.41) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Geography (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Food Production (imp:1.77 lvl:1.32) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Physics (imp:1.76 lvl:1.48) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Foreign Language (imp:1.76 lvl:1.73) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.59 lvl:1.18) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Chemistry (imp:1.45 lvl:1.00) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.45 lvl:1.36) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Biology (imp:1.32 lvl:0.68) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  History and Archeology (imp:1.32 lvl:0.50) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Fine Arts (imp:1.09 lvl:0.18) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Expression (imp:4.12 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.12 lvl:4.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Near Vision (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Originality (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Selective Attention (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Far Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Number Facility (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Visualization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Time Sharing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Response Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:1.50) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Static Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Reaction Time (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Stamina (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Depth Perception (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Control Precision (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.62 lvl:1.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.59 lvl:4.76) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.59 lvl:5.10) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.44 lvl:5.36) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.43 lvl:5.48) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.33 lvl:4.71) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.30 lvl:4.14) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:4.24 lvl:4.41) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Working with Computers (imp:4.20 lvl:3.62) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.10 lvl:4.33) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.05 lvl:5.36) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.00 lvl:4.45) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.95 lvl:4.41) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.95 lvl:4.68) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.86 lvl:4.29) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.86 lvl:5.18) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.86 lvl:3.86) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Processing Information (imp:3.82 lvl:4.41) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.77 lvl:4.24) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.77 lvl:4.55) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.73 lvl:4.05) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.68 lvl:4.50) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.57 lvl:4.18) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.57 lvl:4.10) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.55 lvl:4.59) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.45 lvl:3.09) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.45 lvl:4.14) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.36 lvl:3.23) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.36 lvl:4.14) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.23 lvl:4.05) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.10 lvl:3.86) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.05 lvl:3.27) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.81 lvl:3.82) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.77 lvl:3.09) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.68 lvl:3.36) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.52 lvl:2.59) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.23 lvl:1.91) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.14 lvl:2.23) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.05 lvl:1.86) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.86 lvl:2.50) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.77 lvl:1.36) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.77 lvl:1.50) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:9.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Achievement Orientation (imp:5.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Control (imp:4.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:3.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.93) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:2.93) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:2.74) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.74) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:2.49) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Self-Control (imp:2.42) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.24) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Perseverance (imp:2.15) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.04) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Perseverance (imp:2.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Initiative (imp:1.82) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.76) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Adaptability (imp:1.54) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.17) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.16) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:1.09) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation (imp:0.75) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Cooperation (imp:0.75) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Sincerity (imp:0.44) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy (imp:0.35) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism (imp:0.32) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Humility (imp:-0.32) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Instructing (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Persuasion (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Negotiation (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operation and Control (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 622,190
  annual_median    : $141,900
  annual_pct10     : $74,300
  annual_pct25     : $102,880
  annual_pct75     : $186,300
  annual_pct90     : $238,270
  annual_mean      : $153,890
  hourly_median    : $68.22

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Massachusetts ($182,950)
  lowest_state     : Indiana ($79,900)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.290x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:  135,880  median: $ 140,670
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   86,940  median: $ 170,130
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:   51,180  median: $ 165,300
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:   47,700  median: $ 166,450
  Manufacturing                            emp:   45,220  median: $ 163,860
  Information                              emp:   35,240  median: $ 173,930
  Educational Services                     emp:   31,600  median: $ 104,690
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   30,570  median: $ 121,630
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   30,380  median: $ 123,830
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:   26,530  median: $ 149,460

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (20 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:  135,880  median: $ 140,670
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   86,940  median: $ 170,130
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:   51,180  median: $ 165,300
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:   47,700  median: $ 166,450
  Manufacturing                            emp:   45,220  median: $ 163,860
  Information                              emp:   35,240  median: $ 173,930
  Educational Services                     emp:   31,600  median: $ 104,690
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   30,570  median: $ 121,630
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   30,380  median: $ 123,830
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:   26,530  median: $ 149,460

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match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T20:07:30.869687Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Lowe's (similarity: 0.2000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lowe's
  QID: Q1373493
  Extract: Lowe's Companies, Inc. is an American retail company specializing in home improvement. Headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, the company operates a chain of retail stores in the United States. As of October 28, 2022, Lowe's and its related businesses operated 2,181 home improvement and hardw

  Title: Juarez v. AutoZone Stores, Inc. (similarity: 0.2909)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juarez_v._AutoZone_Stores%2C_Inc.
  QID: Q21470156
  Extract: Juarez v. AutoZone Stores, Inc., Case No. 08-CV-00417-WVG, was a court case in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California which is believed to be the largest single-plaintiff employment verdict in United States history at $185,872,719.52. This case is also believed to b

  Title: List of Big Brother (American TV series) houseguests (similarity: 0.3158)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Big_Brother_(American_TV_series)_houseguests
  QID: Q6563899
  Extract: Big Brother, the American version of the worldwide television show, features contestants that compete against each other to be the last Big Brother house resident and win $500,000, later $750,000. The series first aired in 2000, and 27 seasons have been completed as of 2025. Big Brother contestants 

  Title: Suicide methods (similarity: 0.3077)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suicide_methods
  QID: Q2485083
  Extract: A suicide method is any means by which a person ends or attempts to end their life. Suicide attempts do not always result in death, and a non-fatal suicide attempt can leave the person with serious physical injuries, long-term health problems, or brain damage.

  Title: Tenille Dashwood (similarity: 0.2000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenille_Dashwood
  QID: Q2006490
  Extract: Tenille Averil Dashwood is an Australian-American professional wrestler and social influencer. She is best known for her tenure in WWE, under the ring name Emma. She is also known for her time in Ring of Honor (ROH) and Impact Wrestling, where she performed under her real name.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence supported by comprehensive O*NET data including detailed task descriptions, skill requirements, and wage information from BLS OEWS May 2025. The occupation profile is well-defined with clear differentiation from related security roles.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T12:56:03.292695+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,546
tokens_output        : 3,993
cost_usd             : $0.043507
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found for Loss Prevention Managers. The closest semantic match was Emergency Management, which shares some crisis response and risk management aspects but represents a distinct field focused on community-wide disasters rather than organizational asset protection.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Loss Prevention Managers plan and direct organizational policies and systems to prevent asset loss, conducting risk assessments and developing control measures to protect company resources. They coordinate internal investigations, manage loss prevention programs, and ensure compliance with security protocols across retail and corporate environments. These professionals blend security expertise with management skills to minimize theft, fraud, and operational vulnerabilities.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Loss Prevention Managers spend their days reviewing exception reports and cash discrepancies to identify potential theft patterns, coordinating internal investigations of employee misconduct or shoplifting incidents. They conduct training sessions for retail staff on loss control procedures and interview suspected individuals involved in theft or policy violations. Much of their time involves analyzing security data, developing prevention strategies, and collaborating with law enforcement agencies on criminal cases. They also provide crisis management recommendations during workplace violence or emergency situations, while supervising loss prevention teams and ensuring compliance with legal regulations.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful Loss Prevention Managers possess strong conventional and enterprising traits, excelling at systematic problem-solving and organizational leadership. They demonstrate exceptional dependability and attention to detail, essential for detecting subtle patterns of loss and maintaining accurate documentation. These professionals thrive on making critical decisions under pressure, combining analytical thinking with strong interpersonal skills to investigate sensitive situations. Their high integrity and cautiousness enable them to handle confidential information appropriately while building trust with employees and law enforcement partners.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most Loss Prevention Managers enter the field with a bachelor's degree (54.5% of professionals), often in criminal justice, business administration, or security management. Many begin as loss prevention associates or security officers, gaining hands-on experience in retail environments before advancing to supervisory roles. Some professionals transition from law enforcement or military backgrounds, bringing investigative and security expertise to corporate settings. Post-secondary certificates in security management or related fields provide alternative pathways for career changers.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Loss Prevention Managers typically advance to director-level positions overseeing multiple locations or regions, with opportunities to specialize in corporate security, compliance management, or risk assessment roles. Many transition to broader security management positions, emergency management, or consulting roles in business continuity planning. The skills in investigation, risk analysis, and crisis management transfer well to roles in fraud examination, information security, or regulatory compliance across various industries.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Loss Prevention Managers earn a median annual salary of $141,900 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, with entry-level positions starting around $74,300 and experienced professionals earning up to $238,270. Employment concentrates heavily in government sectors (135,880 positions), professional services (86,940), and corporate management (51,180). Geographic variations are significant, with Massachusetts offering the highest wages at $182,950 compared to Indiana's $79,900, reflecting a 2.29x difference. The 622,190 total employment figure indicates steady demand across public and private sectors, driven by ongoing needs for asset protection and security management.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Loss Prevention Manager roles show moderate resistance to automation due to their emphasis on human judgment in investigations, crisis management, and interpersonal relationship building. While data analysis and surveillance monitoring may become increasingly automated, the core activities of conducting interviews, making complex security decisions, and managing crisis situations require human expertise that cannot be easily replicated by technology.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [knowledge_overlap] Compliance Managers (11-9199.02) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share high importance in Law and Government knowledge (3.9) and Administration and Management (3.8), focusing on regulatory adherence.
    data: Law and Government knowledge imp:3.9
    data: Administration and Management imp:3.8
  [task_similarity] Security Managers (11-3013.01) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve managing organizational security activities and developing emergency response procedures as core work functions.
    data: Administer systems to maintain security
    data: Provide crisis situation recommendations
  [skill_overlap] Financial Risk Specialists (13-2054.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both positions require high-level Critical Thinking (3.9) and Problem Solving skills for identifying and mitigating organizational risks.
    data: Critical Thinking imp:3.9
    data: Complex Problem Solving imp:3.9
  [task_similarity] Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts (13-2099.04) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles conduct internal investigations of theft and fraud, requiring similar investigative and interviewing capabilities.
    data: Coordinate internal investigations of employee theft
    data: Investigate individuals suspected of theft
  [riasec_cluster] Emergency Management Directors (11-9161.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles exhibit strong Conventional (5.85) and Enterprising (5.62) traits, focusing on systematic management and leadership in crisis situations.
    data: RIASEC C:5.85, E:5.62
    data: Crisis management recommendations

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['loss prevention', 'asset protection', 'theft prevention', 'retail security', 'internal investigation', 'security management', 'risk control', 'loss control']
  exclude_keywords : ['physical security guard', 'surveillance operator', 'detective', 'police officer', 'private investigator']
  title_patterns   : ['*Loss Prevention Manager*', '*Asset Protection Manager*', '*Loss Control Manager*', '*District Loss Prevention*', '*Area Asset Protection*']
  common_variations: ['Asset Protection Manager', 'Loss Control Manager', 'Asset Protection Leader', 'District Loss Prevention Manager', 'Area Loss Prevention Manager', 'Loss Prevention Director', 'Asset Safety Manager', 'Retail Security Manager']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'loss', 'equipment', 'security', 'prevention', 'management', 'activities', 'control', 'procedures', 'principles', 'includes', 'compliance', 'resources', 'objects', 'organizational', 'problems', 'standards', 'needs', 'ideas']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01459  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     41  0.01424  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:93%  dwas:7%
loss                       27  0.00938  inference            inference:52%  onet_tasks:48%
equipment                  25  0.00868  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  onet_tasks:4%  dwas:4%
security                   23  0.00799  inference            inference:52%  dwas:22%  onet_tasks:17%
prevention                 22  0.00764  inference            inference:55%  onet_tasks:45%
management                 20  0.00695  inference            inference:65%  onet_dimensions:35%
activities                 18  0.00625  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  dwas:39%  onet_tasks:6%
control                    17  0.00590  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:71%  onet_tasks:18%  inference:12%
procedures                 16  0.00556  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  onet_tasks:25%  dwas:19%
principles                 16  0.00556  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
includes                   13  0.00451  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  wikipedia:8%
compliance                 12  0.00417  dwas                 dwas:33%  inference:33%  onet_tasks:25%
resources                  12  0.00417  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:8%  dwas:8%
objects                    12  0.00417  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
organizational             12  0.00417  dwas                 dwas:67%  inference:25%  onet_dimensions:8%
problems                   11  0.00382  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  onet_tasks:9%  wikipedia:9%
standards                  11  0.00382  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  onet_tasks:18%  dwas:9%
needs                      11  0.00382  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  onet_tasks:9%  dwas:9%
ideas                      11  0.00382  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
retail                     10  0.00347  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  inference:30%  wikipedia:20%
techniques                 10  0.00347  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  10  0.00347  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00347  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                 10  0.00347  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
theft                       9  0.00313  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:67%  inference:33%
programs                    9  0.00313  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  onet_tasks:33%  dwas:11%
managers                    9  0.00313  inference            inference:78%  onet_tasks:22%
physical                    9  0.00313  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  onet_tasks:22%  wikipedia:11%
monitoring                  9  0.00313  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
human                       9  0.00313  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
quickly                     9  0.00313  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00313  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
situations                  8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:38%  onet_tasks:12%
response                    8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  onet_tasks:12%  dwas:12%
problem                     8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
rules                       8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                  8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
events                      8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
actions                     8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%