Loss prevention specialist: pay, what you do and current jobs
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Loss prevention specialists plan and run security programmes for organisations to prevent the loss of merchandise, money or assets.
- Typical full-time pay in NZ$54,407–$76,849 a year (up to $96,000)
- Training0-2 years
- IndustryPrison and security
Pay is for full-time work across New Zealand. Part-time and hourly roles are paid by the hour; check each advert.
6 loss prevention specialist jobs on ManyJobs now
- Loss Prevention Officer (Security) - The Warehouse, Botany DownsThe Warehouse · Auckland
- Loss Prevention OfficerFoodstuffs retail · Wellington
- Loss Prevention Officer (Security) - The Warehouse, Hamilton (Part-time)The Warehouse · Hamilton
- Loss Prevention Officer (Security) - The Warehouse, Dargaville (Part-time)The Warehouse · Dargaville
- Loss Prevention Officer (Security) - The Warehouse, Hastings (Part-time)The Warehouse · Hastings
- Loss Prevention Officer (Security) - The Warehouse, Rangiora (Part-time)The Warehouse · Rangiora
What you’d do
- stop theft and protect business property
- manage security tasks and systems
- check financial records follow rules
- train staff on security and safety
- collect information from staff and customers
- create emergency response plans
- plan better ways to prevent losses
- find risks and reduce damage
- hire security staff
- lead and support security teams
Life on the job
Loss prevention specialists:
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices and may travel locally
- need to be methodical, accurate and communicate well
How to get in
You usually need experience and a qualification to become a loss prevention specialist.
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
You may need:
- experience in similar work
Also known as: Loss prevention officer, loss control manager, loss prevention director, loss prevention manager, retail loss prevention specialist, asset protection specialist, logistics loss prevention specialist
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