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Loss Prevention Operations Coordinator

The asset protection supporter — coordinating loss prevention activities across retail or distribution operations.

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What it's like

What it's like to be a Loss Prevention Operations Coordinator

As a Loss Prevention Operations Coordinator, you coordinate LP activities across operations. You're tracking shrinkage data, supporting investigations, coordinating LP procedures, and helping protect company assets.

Your day involves data and coordination. You might compile shrinkage reports, then coordinate with LP investigators, then support audit activities, then track LP compliance, then maintain documentation. You're supporting effective loss prevention across the organization.

The hardest part is maintaining security focus while handling administrative activities. LP requires vigilance; coordination requires organization. You need both. The people who thrive here are detail-oriented, security-conscious, and effective at administrative tasks.

AchievementAbove avg
RelationshipsAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
Working ConditionsModerate
RecognitionModerate
SupportModerate
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Industry sectorLP scopeInvestigation involvementLocation coverageTeam structure
LP operations coordination varies by industry and scope. Retail, distribution, and manufacturing have different LP needs. Scope might cover multiple locations or focus on specific operations. Investigation involvement ranges from support to more active roles. Location coverage varies.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Loss Prevention Operations Coordinators (SOC 11-9199.08), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$69K–$228K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
631K
U.S. Employment
+4.5%
10yr Growth
107K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$110K$107K$104K$101K$99K201920202021202220232024$99K$110K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Reading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningTime ManagementInstructingMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingPersuasion
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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