Loss Prevention Specialist / Asset Protection Associate in Illinois

Loss prevention specialists protect retailers from theft, fraud, and shrinkage — using surveillance, analytics, and undercover techniques to identify and apprehend shoplifters. It's an accessible entry into security and law enforcement with opportunities to advance into corporate investigations.

$41,679 IL Median Salary
5% Growth Rate
1 month–2 years Training

💰 Loss Prevention Specialist / Asset Protection Associate Salary in Illinois

Estimated salary range for Loss Prevention Specialist / Asset Protection Associates in Illinois, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$27,000
Median
$41,679
Experienced
$58,000

🎓 Loss Prevention Specialist / Asset Protection Associate Licensing in Illinois

Credential required: LPC (Loss Prevention Certified) or CFI (Certified Forensic Interviewer)

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the Illinois state licensing board before enrolling.

Schools and programs related to Loss Prevention Specialist / Asset Protection Associate in Illinois

These listings are shown as related training options for Loss Prevention Specialist / Asset Protection Associate in Illinois. Before enrolling, compare program length, total cost, credential outcomes, and how well each option matches local employer demand.

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Southwestern Illinois College

📍 Belleville, IL

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College of DuPage

📍 Glen Ellyn, IL

Certificate 2-4yr

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Moraine Valley Community College

📍 Palos Hills, IL

Certificate 2-4yr

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William Rainey Harper College

📍 Palatine, IL

Certificate 2-4yr

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McHenry County College

📍 Crystal Lake, IL

Certificate 2-4yr

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John Wood Community College

📍 Quincy, IL

Certificate 2-4yr

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Lincoln Land Community College

📍 Springfield, IL

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Joliet Junior College

📍 Joliet, IL

Certificate 2-4yr

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Rock Valley College

📍 Rockford, IL

Certificate 2-4yr

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College of Lake County

📍 Grayslake, IL

Certificate 2-4yr

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Oakton College

📍 Des Plaines, IL

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Parkland College

📍 Champaign, IL

Certificate 2-4yr

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Illinois Central College

📍 East Peoria, IL

Certificate 2-4yr

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City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

📍 Chicago, IL

Certificate 2-4yr

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Lewis and Clark Community College

📍 Godfrey, IL

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Triton College

📍 River Grove, IL

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Elgin Community College

📍 Elgin, IL

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Morton College

📍 Cicero, IL

Certificate 2-4yr

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Lake Land College

📍 Mattoon, IL

Certificate 2-4yr

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Prairie State College

📍 Chicago Heights, IL

Certificate 2-4yr

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Waubonsee Community College

📍 Sugar Grove, IL

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