Protective Service Workers, All Other

SOC Code: 33-9099

Protective Service Workers, All Others investigate known or suspected internal theft, external theft, or vendor fraud. This career typically requires moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year). With an AI-proof score of 80.2/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension.

AI-Proof Score: 80.2Very High
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Median Salary

$41,600

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Job Growth

2.5%

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Training Time

Moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year)

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Job Zone

Zone 2 / 5

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Training Cost

~$5,000

Key Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Monitoring
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Social Perceptiveness

Common Tasks

  • Investigate known or suspected internal theft, external theft, or vendor fraud.
  • Implement or monitor processes to reduce property or financial losses.
  • Identify and report merchandise or stock shortages.
  • Maintain documentation or reports on security-related incidents or investigations.
  • Apprehend shoplifters in accordance with guidelines.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation
Protective Service Workers, All Other — AI-Proof Careers