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	Retail Loss Prevention Specialists	Security Managers	Security Management Specialists	Loss Prevention Managers	Compliance Managers	First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
SUMMARY	33% Low Risk	10% Minimal Risk	10% Minimal Risk	21% Low Risk	24% Low Risk	25% Low Risk
JOB SCORE	3.7/10	8.0/10	6.5/10	7.4/10	7.2/10	5.4/10
POLLING	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet	28% (Low Risk, Based on 52 votes)	45% (Moderate Risk, Based on 21 votes)	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet	37% (Low Risk, Based on 44 votes)	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet
GROWTH by year 2034	2.5%	3.8%	3.0%	4.5%	4.5%	2.7%
WAGES	$41,600 or $20.00 per hour	$104,690 or $50.33 per hour	$81,270 or $39.07 per hour	$136,550 or $65.64 per hour	$136,550 or $65.64 per hour	$58,610 or $28.18 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	83,110	141,090	1,128,200	630,980	630,980	70,310
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DESCRIPTION	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.	Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.	Conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such as physical security or the safety of employees and facilities.	Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.	Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.	Directly supervise and coordinate activities of security workers and security guards.

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