What they do
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 called: |
Asset Protection Associate (APA), Loss Prevention Agent, Loss Prevention Associate (LPA), Loss Prevention Detective, Loss Prevention Investigator, Loss Prevention Officer, Loss Prevention Specialist, Retail Asset Protection Specialist
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Wages
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Protective Service Workers, All Other* |
Vermont - 2023 |
Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
10% |
$ 15.53 |
$32,300 |
25% |
$ 16.62 |
$34,570 |
Median |
$ 19.36 |
$40,280 |
75% |
$ 29.10 |
$60,530 |
90% |
$ 33.80 |
$70,300 |
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Average |
$ 22.77 |
$47,370 |
* You're seeing information for "Protective Service Workers, All Other" because it includes "Retail Loss Prevention Specialists" for which wage information is not available. |
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Industries of Employment
School Bus Monitors and Protective Service Workers, All Other* |
United States - 2020 |
Industry | Percent of total |
- Educational services; state, local, and private
| 43% |
- Local government, excluding education and hospitals
| 12% |
- Transit and ground passenger transportation
| 12% |
- State government, excluding education and hospitals
| 3% |
- Federal government, excluding postal service
| 3% |
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Knowledge
People in this career often know a lot about: |
- Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
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- English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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- Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
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- Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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- Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
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Skills
People in this career often have these skills: |
- Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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- Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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- Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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- Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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- Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
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Interests
People in this career often prefer these work environments: |
- Enterprising
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
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- Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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Work Styles
People in this career will do well at jobs that need: |
- Integrity
Job requires being honest and ethical.
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- Self-Control
Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
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- Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
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- Stress Tolerance
Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
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- Dependability
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
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Tasks
On the job, you would: |
- Investigate known or suspected internal theft, external theft, or vendor fraud.
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- Implement or monitor processes to reduce property or financial losses.
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- Identify and report merchandise or stock shortages.
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- Maintain documentation or reports on security-related incidents or investigations.
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- Apprehend shoplifters in accordance with guidelines.
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Projected Employment
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School Bus Monitors and Protective Service Workers, All Other* |
Vermont |
2020 employment |
322 |
2030 employment |
369 |
Annual percent change (compounded) |
1.4% |
Annual projected job openings (due to change and separations) |
91 |
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Education and Experience:
School Bus Monitors and Protective Service Workers, All Other* |
- Typical education needed for entry
High school diploma or equivalent
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- Work experience in a related occupation
None
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
Short-term on-the-job training
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Physical Work Activity
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. |
- Physical activity is Important
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- Level of activity is Moderate
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Job Zone
Some Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(4.0 to < 6.0) - A typical worker will require
over 3 months up to and including 1 year
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Education Level
How much education do most people in this career have? |
Education level | | Percent of U.S. Workers |
Doctoral or professional degree or post-MA certificate | | 0% |
Master's degree or post-BA certificate | | 0% |
Bachelor's degree | | 11% |
Associate's degree | | 11% |
Certificate or some college, no degree | | 4% |
High school diploma or equivalent | | 69% |
Less than high school diploma | | 5% |
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Abilities
People in this career often have talent in: |
- Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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- Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
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- Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
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- Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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- Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
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Work Activities
In general, what you might do: |
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
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- Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
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- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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- Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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- Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
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Detailed Work Activities
What you might do in a day: |
- Investigate crimes committed within organizations.
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- Monitor operations to ensure compliance with safety or security policies or regulations.
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- Communicate situation details to appropriate personnel.
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- Apprehend criminal suspects.
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- Maintain operational records.
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