Retail Loss Prevention Specialists

Retail loss prevention specialists start as trainees and associates, training while on the job. Those with two or more years of experience may advance to become supervisors, responsible for hiring and overseeing the work of junior-level loss prevention specialists. In large retail stores they may become managers or directors of loss prevention departments. Those that work for small retailers advance by taking positions in larger organizations. They also advance by getting certification and increasing their participation in professional associations. They may teach industry-related workshops and lecture at conferences.