Loss Prevention Specialist , Security & Loss Prevention

Amazon; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Loss Prevention Specialist, where you will play a crucial role in safeguarding operations and ensuring compliance with security standards. This dynamic position involves conducting security audits, analyzing data, and collaborating with various teams to mitigate risks. You will be part of a dedicated team focused on protecting assets and enhancing the customer experience. If you have a passion for security and a proactive approach to problem-solving, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in security, asset protection, or investigations.
• Proficiency in MS Office and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security audits and investigate policy violations.
• Coordinate risk management with local management and law enforcement.

Skills

Security Management

Risk Management

Investigative Skills

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Degree or Certification

Experience in Security or Loss Prevention

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Our operations network, known for our speed, accuracy, and exceptional service, delivers millions of packages and smiles to Amazon customers every day.

To keep our operations network secure and ensure operational continuity, we are looking for hands-on and detail-oriented professionals to join us as Loss Prevention Specialists. In this role, you will provide security services across our operational sites within the end-to-end supply chain to protect our people and prevent loss.

Key job responsibilities

1. Support resilience of our business operations by contributing to emergency and crisis planning for sites within your area of responsibility.
2. Identify vulnerabilities related to loss, associate experience, and process inefficiencies, and define appropriate mitigating actions while ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
3. Act as the point of contact for and coordinate risk management measures with local management and external parties such as law enforcement agencies and industry associations.
4. Ensure compliance of your assigned sites with Amazon's global security standards.

A day in the life

As a Loss Prevention Specialist, you will join a team of security professionals providing security services to various business units within a designated geographical area. Your responsibilities include conducting physical security audits, investigating policy violations, security incidents, and loss events.

During investigations, you will monitor systems, analyze data reports, and conduct interviews to gather information. Your findings will help identify vulnerabilities, leading to the development of mitigation strategies. You will also maintain the physical integrity of our sites by auditing systems and collaborating with subject matter experts and external suppliers to ensure their functionality.

You will interact regularly with external security service providers to ensure high-quality security service delivery and a positive customer experience. Additionally, you will serve as a point of contact for internal departments such as legal, HR, and local law enforcement, and provide security and loss prevention education and awareness programs across teams and management levels.

About the team

Part of the Worldwide Operations Security organization, Security and Loss Prevention aims to protect Amazon’s business targets and strengthen our brand by managing security risks that could:

• Jeopardize our associates and customers
• Disrupt business operations
• Damage our assets
• Adversely impact our brand reputation

We collaborate with stakeholders to secure the supply chain, prevent risks early, respond effectively to incidents, and investigate root causes to prevent recurrence.

Basic qualifications

• Experience or education related to security, asset protection, loss prevention, risk management, investigations, or similar fields.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Upper intermediate proficiency in written and verbal English.

Preferred qualifications (not mandatory)

• Relevant degree, industry certification, or equivalent.
• Experience with physical security systems, investigation techniques, or managing contract security officers.
• Experience in retail, warehouse, distribution, delivery services, or supply chain sectors.
• Experience working with data.
• Valid driver’s license.

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