A Loss Prevention or Asset Protection Specialist supervises shoppers to deter theft of merchandise or assets from the building. They may manage a security team.
Goodwill Southeast Georgia - 3.7 Savannah, GA Job Details Full-time $19.23 - $21.63 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Opportunities for advancement Retirement plan Qualifications Retail store loss prevention experience Microsoft Excel Burglar alarm systems Microsoft Outlook Investigative interviewing techniques Collaborating with government agencies Physical security incident investigation High school diploma or GED Driver's License Interviewing Retail security monitoring Full Job Description The Loss Prevention & Safety Specialist for Goodwill Southeast Georgia provides comprehensive support to ensure the safety, security, and protection of agency assets. This role works closely with field management, leadership, and external agencies to investigate incidents, maintain security systems, and develop proactive safety and loss prevention strategies that support our mission and operations. Perks & Benefits Your journey with us ensures your work brings purpose as it directly impacts our mission services & the communities we serve. We welcome you as you are. To that end, we believe Goodwill's strength lies in the diversity of those we employ, educate, and serve. Competitive weekly pay Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and retirement plans Generous paid time off (PTO) and holidays Associate shopping discount Celebratory activities Career advancement opportunities Free training and development programs Your Typical Day Maintain current knowledge of physical security systems, including surveillance, fire and burglar alarms, and access control. Monitor incident reporting and exception-based reporting systems to ensure proper administration. Provide loss prevention and safety support to field management and store teams. Investigate security and loss-related incidents and prepare detailed, timely reports. Review loss prevention KPIs daily and weekly using Solink, reporting findings to leadership. Assist leadership in developing strategies to improve loss and safety performance across retail operations. Partner with federal, state, and local law enforcement or other external agencies as needed. Develop and deliver loss prevention and safety training programs for associates. Ensure management teams comply with all loss prevention and safety policies and procedures. Network with law enforcement and emergency services to address potential risks. Collaborate with regional, district, and store management to maintain awareness of loss and safety activities. Review and ensure accurate documentation of reported incidents and follow up to completion. Support the overall mission of Goodwill by completing related assignments as needed. What You'll Need High school diploma/GED required; 2-5 years of experience in loss prevention, security, or safety roles (retail experience preferred). Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and training skills. Demonstrated ability in employee theft investigation, interviewing, and auditing. Investigative and surveillance experience required; ability to perform duties during various hours. Valid Georgia driver's license and insurable by carrier. Experience working with law enforcement and fire departments. Familiarity with burglar and fire alarm systems, sprinkler operations, and surveillance monitoring. Understanding of retail and warehouse operations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook). Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work independently. Join Us Join us in our commitment to sustainability and making a positive contribution to our community. Our values guide everything that we do.
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