Career Details

Loss Prevention Certified

Description

LPCertified is a certification designed for advanced levels such as LP management and executives.

Certifying Organization

Loss Prevention Foundation

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Protection Professional

Certifying Organization

ASIS

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Asset Protection Analyst

Certifying Organization

American Academy of Financial Management

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Loss Prevention Qualified

Certifying Organization

Loss Prevention Foundation

Type

A - Core

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Loss Prevention Managers

Median Annual Income

$121,373

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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

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Compliance Managers

Median Annual Income

$121,373

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.

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Security Managers

Median Annual Income

$100,985

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.

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First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

Median Annual Income

$56,786

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of security workers and security guards.

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Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators

Median Annual Income

$39,674

Projected Job Growth

+3 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Observe gambling operation for irregular activities such as cheating or theft by either employees or patrons. Investigate potential threats to gambling assets such as money, chips, and gambling equipment. Act as oversight and security agent for management and customers.

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Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts

Median Annual Income

$85,679

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Obtain evidence, take statements, produce reports, and testify to findings regarding resolution of fraud allegations. May coordinate fraud detection and prevention activities.

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Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Median Annual Income

$87,937

Projected Job Growth

+2 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.

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Private Detectives and Investigators

Median Annual Income

$48,628

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Gather, analyze, compile, and report information regarding individuals or organizations to clients, or detect occurrences of unlawful acts or infractions of rules in private establishment.

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Financial Risk Specialists

Median Annual Income

$108,658

Projected Job Growth

+8 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Analyze and measure exposure to credit and market risk threatening the assets, earning capacity, or economic state of an organization. May make recommendations to limit risk.

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Security Guards

Median Annual Income

$39,228

Projected Job Growth

+2 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment.

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Loss Prevention Managers

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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

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Retail Loss Prevention Specialists

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+3 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

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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