Takeover Tracker

38%medium risk
Police Detectives
vs

56 shared · 32 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricPolice DetectivesRetail Loss Prevention Specialists
Risk Score38.1%37.2%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile75th73th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 159 / 15
Median Salary$93,580$41,600
Employment111K83K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Psychology
Law and Government
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Complex Problem SolvingAI-Resistant
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Sociology and Anthropology
Communications and Media
Assisting and Caring for Others
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Active Listening

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Police Detectives

38%

total discount

Retail Loss Prevention Specialists

32%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Police Detectives

4 of 15 at risk
87%Examine records and governmental agency files to find identifying data about suspects.
85%Record progress of investigation, maintain informational files on suspects, and submit reports to commanding officer or magistrate to authorize warrants.
83%Provide information to lab personnel concerning the source of an item of evidence and tests to be performed.
72%Prepare charges or responses to charges, or information for court cases, according to formalized procedures.
47%Take photographs from all angles of relevant parts of a crime scene, including entrance and exit routes and streets and intersections.

Retail Loss Prevention Specialists

9 of 15 at risk
85%Maintain documentation or reports on security-related incidents or investigations.
84%Identify and report merchandise or stock shortages.
77%Conduct store audits to identify problem areas or procedural deficiencies.
74%Identify and report safety concerns to maintain a safe shopping and working environment.
72%Prepare written reports on investigations.

Wage Comparison

Retail Loss Prevention Specialists earns -$51,980(-56%) vs Police Detectives
Police DetectivesRetail Loss Prevention Specialists
10th
$54,160$30,620
25th
$68,390$35,540
Median
$93,580$41,600
75th
$120,080$54,310
90th
$159,410$72,670

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