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Amazon.com, Inc.
Security and Loss Prevention Specialist, NA
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What they do
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.
$41,584 / year median in Illinois
-27% projected decline
Job Description
Description Worldwide Operations Security (WWOS) is the global organization that supports field Security and Loss Prevention and is designed to support Amazon's Worldwide Operations, as well as affiliate and retail businesses. The Security and Loss Prevention Specialist (SLP Specialist) is a key hourly position within Amazon Operations. The SLP Specialist leads the effort to efficiently and effectively protect people, product and data (lives, physical property, equipment, inventory, data, & intellectual property) in a designated building. The SLP Specialist reports to the Security and Loss Prevention Cluster Manager responsible for their geographical area, and aids them in supporting the operational team, and cross functional teams throughout the organization. Key job responsibilities
- Conduct confidential investigations and prepare prompt written reports of theft, fraud, and critical incidents
- Contribute to the identification of vulnerabilities (e.g., loss, associate experience, process improvement, data protection, physical security infrastructure) and define appropriate mitigating actions while ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards
- Serve as department liaison and security/crisis management subject matter expert for site leadership keeping them informed on key issues, strategies, and the department's performance
- Develop strategies for alarm reduction and conduct system diagnostic for problematic devices by engaging and resolving issues with internal and external partners
- Domestic regional travel up to 25% of the time when applicable.
- Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach; Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts; Work in an environment where the noise level varies and can be loud; Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading departments); Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs).
- This role covers 24/7 operations and must be able to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- High school or equivalent diploma
- 2+ years of Amazon (Blue Badge/FTE) experience, or 1+ year in security service, loss prevention, asset protection, investigations, law enforcement, or operations, or Loss Prevention Qualified Career Choice Graduate
- 1+ years of experience using Microsoft Office, including Excel, in a professional capacity
- Workplace incident mitigation or de-escalation and Business Continuity planning experience Preferred Qualifications
- Experience making and influencing informed decisions by leveraging data and metrics
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced and multi-tasking environment
- Ability to effectively communicate, collaborate, network and influence across all business levels in a diverse workforce environment
- 1+ year of leadership or management and/or supply chain experience
- Investigative interviewing experience; Wicklander and Zulawski, Loss Prevention Qualified, Certified Protection Professional, Loss Prevention Certified, Certified Forensic Interviewer, Certified Threat Assessment Certification or other relevant certifications
- Experience in physical security systems maintenance/implementation and coordinating scope of work with security vendors Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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