Loss and prevention have many duties and responsibilities that are important to prevent the company from losing money and merchandise, but also keep the shopping experience safe.

The following are major duties and responsibilities of a Loss Prevention Officer:

· Monitor public areas for unusual activity and potential threats.

· Monitor security systems like alarms and closed-circuit cameras.

· A successful candidate should expect to spend a significant portion of their time doing receipt checks at the front entrance.

· Identify potential thieves from customers or staff.

· Follow and confront a potential person of interest who is suspected of shoplifting.

· Document theft and other violations of security, and what they observed on duty.

· Work with law enforcement to detain suspects of shoplifting or dishonest employees.

· Some Loss Prevention Officers with experience can develop their own security policies.

· In retail stores, loss prevention protects people, money, equipment, and merchandise.

· They may work with undercover store detectives to prevent theft.

Qualifications for Loss Prevention

• Prior experience in loss prevention or educational background in loss prevention, security or law enforcement (preferred)
• 1-3 years retail experience (preferred)
• Excellent verbal and writte communication skills
• Superior observational skills
• Ability to recognize unsafe working environments
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
• Willingness to attend meeting and trainings to improve skills
• Knowledgeable on safety processes and procedures
• Looking for unarmed certified security

Pay: DOE

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift

Work Location: In person