Loss Prevention Specialist Duties & Responsibilities

The Loss Prevention Specialist (LPS) is a key hourly associate position. The LPS leads the effort to efficiently and effectively oversee asset protection on the front end in a designated branch. The LPS reports to the branch manager and aids them in supporting the Operational team, and the cross-functional teams throughout the organization. This position is site-based.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Lead, conduct, and deliver results regarding readying the cart of products looking for concealed product/label switching.

• Deliver results through policy Guidance, Education, and strategies to help reduce losses through the front end.

• Serve as subject matter expert for focusing on key issues causing shrink with improper keying of product, Case/Unit issues, and quantity key usage.

• Analyze data, conduct audits, and identify trends to create actionable plans to mitigate risk.

• Maintain confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personnel issues in the workplace.

• Accurately communicate verbally and in written form to a broad customer base.

• Train and orient new cashiers, managers & employees in the LP culture.

• Develop projects while continuously improving front-end physical security, processes, standards, training, and policies that result in a reduction of losses.

• Promote and execute security best practices.

• Audit physical security infrastructure (access control, cameras, fire exit doors) and ensure functionality of all alarm systems.

• Work weekends and/or overnight shifts as necessary.

• Work in an industrial environment that requires walking up to 5 miles a day and the ability to lift up to 20 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation.