Protective Service Workers, All Other
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 566 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a third of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 67% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Investigate known or suspected internal theft, external theft, or vendor fraud.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Implement or monitor processes to reduce property or financial losses.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Identify and report merchandise or stock shortages.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Maintain documentation or reports on security-related incidents or investigations.
AI could do much of this on its own
Identify and report safety concerns to maintain a safe shopping and working environment.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Apprehend shoplifters in accordance with guidelines.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Verify proper functioning of physical security systems, such as closed-circuit televisions, alarms, sensor tag systems, or locks.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Perform covert surveillance of areas susceptible to loss, such loading docks, distribution centers, or warehouses.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Testify in civil or criminal court proceedings.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Train establishment personnel in loss prevention activities.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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