As of June 2026, Retail Loss Prevention Specialists has an AI-exposure score of 65/100 (High exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
Retail Loss Prevention Specialists
More exposed than 81% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$42,540. About 23,300 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
How you compare to similar Protective Service roles
Your tasks, by AI exposure
- Perform covert surveillance of areas susceptible to loss, such loading docks, distribution centers, or warehouses.
- Direct work of contract security officers or other loss prevention agents.
- Monitor compliance with standard operating procedures for loss prevention, physical security, or risk management.
- Conduct store audits to identify problem areas or procedural deficiencies.
- Implement or monitor processes to reduce property or financial losses.
- Apprehend shoplifters in accordance with guidelines.
- Testify in civil or criminal court proceedings.
- Train establishment personnel in loss prevention activities.
- Respond to critical incidents, such as catastrophic events, violent weather, or civil disorders.
- Recommend methods to reduce potential financial fraud losses.
- Recommend new or improved processes or equipment to reduce risk exposure.
- Identify and report safety concerns to maintain a safe shopping and working environment.
- Identify and report merchandise or stock shortages.
- Verify proper functioning of physical security systems, such as closed-circuit televisions, alarms, sensor tag systems, or locks.
- Maintain documentation or reports on security-related incidents or investigations.
- Investigate known or suspected internal theft, external theft, or vendor fraud.
- Coordinate with risk management, human resources, or other departments to assist in company programs, investigations, or training.
- Inspect buildings, equipment, or access points to determine security risks.
- Prepare written reports on investigations.
- Collaborate with law enforcement agencies to report or investigate crimes.
Safer adjacent roles
Your AI-Safe Career Report
Every task scored with what to do about it · 5–10 safer roles with salary, demand & reachability · skill-gap map · a 30/60/90-day roadmap · plus a résumé & LinkedIn rewrite · PDF.
Grounded in O*NET + the Anthropic Economic Index + BLS — personalized to your role.
AI was the most-cited reason for U.S. layoffs through mid-2026 — the workers who adapt earliest fare best. — Challenger, Gray & Christmas, 2026The upside: Workers with AI skills earn a roughly 62% wage premium — adapting pays. — PwC Global AI Jobs Barometer, 2026
Instant delivery — your personalized report is ready about a minute after checkout.