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What is a loss prevention operations manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a loss prevention operations manager. For example, did you know that they make an average of $44.54 an hour? That's $92,649 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 6% and produce 189,200 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreLoss Prevention Operations ManagerUS Average
Salary
7.2

Avg. Salary $92,649

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.6

Growth rate 6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.47%

Asian 6.44%

Black or African American 6.26%

Hispanic or Latino 15.46%

Unknown 4.35%

White 67.02%

Gender

female 26.36%

male 73.64%

Age - 44
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 44
Stress level
9.6

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
9.2

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.6

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Loss prevention operations manager career paths

Key steps to become a loss prevention operations manager

  1. Explore loss prevention operations manager education requirements

    Most common loss prevention operations manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    56.0 %

    Associate

    22.4 %

    High School Diploma

    13.4 %
  2. Start to develop specific loss prevention operations manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Safety Audits20.76%
    Law Enforcement15.17%
    Loss Prevention11.41%
    Customer Service10.70%
    Safety Program10.16%
  3. Complete relevant loss prevention operations manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New loss prevention operations managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a loss prevention operations manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real loss prevention operations manager resumes.
  4. Research loss prevention operations manager duties and responsibilities

    • Manage all internal, external, and fraud investigations and develop partnerships with law enforcement to coordinate criminal investigations or prosecutions.
    • Monitor the CCTV system and apprehend both internal and external theft suspects.
    • Prepare detailed comprehensive written and online reports including post accident investigations for insurance companies, OSHA and company reporting systems.
    • Represent company in criminal and civil prosecutions.
  5. Apply for loss prevention operations manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a loss prevention operations manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average loss prevention operations manager salary

The average loss prevention operations manager salary in the United States is $92,649 per year or $45 per hour. Loss prevention operations manager salaries range between $63,000 and $134,000 per year.

Average loss prevention operations manager salary
$92,649 Yearly
$44.54 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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