Loss Prevention Specialist

Summary

The Loss Prevention Specialist has responsibility to protect company assets and improve profitability by developing and implementing security and safety programs for employees and customers. This position reports to the Loss Prevention Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Internal focus includes cash handling, inventory control, facilities and equipment damage, security access, fraud, and variety of audits of employee activities.
• External focus includes shoplifting, vandalism, counterfeiting, robbery, burglary and store safety.
• Collaborates with appropriate department personnel to enhance loss prevention programs/functions.
• Conducts loss prevention meetings in stores/departments as needed.
• Assists in implementing short-term and long-term goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures related to loss prevention programs.
• Evaluates operations and procedures and implements new strategies and procedures.
• Anticipates problems and recommends appropriate solutions.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Supports the corporate culture by promoting a management style of open communication, accountability and consistent treatment of all employees.
• Performs other special projects or tasks as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience Required

• Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice is preferred, although other 4 year degrees or commiserate experience in retail security positions may be acceptable.
• 3 -5 years loss prevention experience in a business/retail environment.
• Experience working with a diverse workforce.
• Possesses an interest in the retail thrift business.
• Previous experience in a multi-site business, or a shared service center.
• Good analytical skills.
• Ability to gather, evaluate and compile data and prepare appropriate reports.
• Ability to use good judgment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where challenging deadlines and constant change is the norm.
• Strong planning and implementation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good listener.
• Well-organized and self-directed.
• Ability to establish priorities.
• Ability to make presentations and facilitate group discussions.
• Sets a good example through professional attitude and conduct.
• Ability to deal effectively with respect and sensitivity towards all employees.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Proficient in Windows based applications computing skills (i.e. MS Project, spreadsheets, data bases and graphics).
• Must be able to travel as needed.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None required.

Physical Demands

The Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and color vision.