Also called: ORC Investigator, Asset Protection Investigator
Investigates crime rings that steal huge amounts of merchandise from stores to resell online.
ORC investigators study video from many stores, link thefts to the same crews, track stolen goods to online resellers and fences, and build cases with police. It's a growing specialty for big retailers.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's often preferred; loss prevention or police experience.
Ways in: On-the-job training, 4-year college. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Criminal Justice.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). BLS private detectives and investigators, 2025-35.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI links thefts across stores and online listings; building cases with police stays human.
Classes: Computer applications, Psychology, Business.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-9021.
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