What are the responsibilities and job description for the Loss Prevention Specialist position at Albertsons?
Why choose us?
Are you ready to play a critical role in creating a safe, secure, and compliant store environment? Join us as an Asset Protection Specialist, where protecting people, assets, and company integrity takes center stage.
At Albertsons Companies, we’re looking for vigilant, detail oriented professionals who are passionate about safety, shrink reduction, and operational excellence. In this role, you’ll help deter theft, support compliance, and contribute to a culture of accountability—while ensuring a safe environment for customers, associates, and vendors. This position offers a dynamic, fast paced environment with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and wellbeing starts with you. Bring your awareness, integrity, and commitment to safety to a role where protection meets service—and where your actions directly support shrink reduction, operational excellence, and a secure shopping environment.
Main responsibilities:
- Maintain a visible presence to support a safe and secure store environment for customers, associates, and vendors while delivering excellent customer service
- Monitor checkout areas and review exception reports to identify fraud, associate dishonesty, and ensure compliance with cash handling policies
- Conduct surveillance throughout the store to detect theft, safety risks, and operational issues
- Apprehend individuals committing theft in accordance with company policies and applicable laws, ensuring safety of all parties
- Respond to electronic article surveillance (EAS) alarms and investigate incidents
- Monitor receiving and storage areas and conduct delivery audits to detect vendor fraud and ensure procedural compliance
- Conduct inspections and audits related to shrink control, safety, and physical security standards; document and communicate findings
- Maintain and operate asset protection equipment, including CCTV, EAS systems, and alarm systems
- Conduct investigations as directed, including thorough documentation, and partner with store leadership and law enforcement as needed
- Train and communicate with associates on loss prevention, safety, and compliance practices while identifying and addressing unsafe conditions
We are looking for candidates who possess the following:
Soft skills:
- Strong customer service mindset with ability to remain calm and professional in high pressure or confrontational situations
- Excellent observation and attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Sound judgment and decision making ability
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Competencies:
- Shrink reduction and loss prevention execution
- Surveillance and incident detection
- Investigations and documentation
- Safety compliance and risk mitigation
- Policy adherence and operational auditing
Knowledge:
- Company loss prevention policies and procedures
- Basic understanding of legal requirements and law enforcement interaction
- Cash handling practices and POS transaction review
- Safety, compliance, and operational standards
Abilities:
- Strong situational awareness with the ability to quickly assess and respond to safety or security concerns
- Analytical thinking to identify irregular activity and interpret POS or operational data
- Skilled in documenting investigations clearly, accurately, and professionally
- Comfortable operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting surveillance and security equipment
- Capable of remaining alert and engaged during extended periods of standing or walking
- Responds effectively and decisively in emergency or high‑risk situations
- Travel requirements: None
- Other requirements: Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays; ability to work varied schedules; reliable attendance; adherence to company safety, loss prevention, and conduct policies
We also provide a variety of benefits including:
- Competitive wages paid weekly
- Associate discounts
- Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
- Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
- Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
- An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve
Our Values – Click below to view video: ACI Values
A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Benefits:
Health Insurance, Employee Discounts, Vacation & Paid Time Off