Asset Protection Specialist — Retail Loss Prevention

Five Below Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Five Below is seeking an hourly Loss Prevention associate to safeguard guests, associates, and assets while maintaining a positive shopping experience. You will monitor activities, assist management with policy enforcement, and respond to incidents on the sales floor.

The role requires solid communication, basic security knowledge, and the stamina to stand for long shifts, including nights and weekends. Competitive starting pay reflects market norms.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Must communicate with all levels of staff and management.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years retail Loss Prevention experience.
• Basic understanding of retail or security.
• Able to work nights and weekends to retail needs.
• Stand/walk the sales floor for 8 hours.
• Lift and carry 20 lbs.
• Regular time and attendance is essential.
• Able to work independently.
• Understand Five Below policies and procedures.
• Have general product knowledge in key departments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to shortage reduction / investigations.
• Work with General Manager to ensure policy adherence.
• Maintain the employee entrance area where applicable.
• Track all packages delivered via employee entrance.
• Conduct store physical security checks and recommend loss prevention measures.
• Perform figure 8 checks in store and move through operations/safety.
• Provide a visual presence at entrances/exits with courteous interaction.
• Conduct safety inspections and communicate hazards to management.
• Greet customers as a Five Below associate.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Loss prevention

Retail knowledge

Stand 8 hours

Lift 20lbs

Night/weekend work

Independence

Policy understanding

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Five Below is seeking an hourly Loss Prevention associate to safeguard guests, associates, and assets while maintaining a positive shopping experience. You will monitor activities, assist management with policy enforcement, and respond to incidents on the sales floor.

The role requires solid communication, basic security knowledge, and the stamina to stand for long shifts, including nights and weekends. Competitive starting pay reflects market norms.