Full Time - Asset Protection Agent - Day

Lowe's Companies, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe's is seeking a dedicated Loss Prevention professional to lead shrink reduction initiatives and investigations at our Columbus, OH locations. You will train associates, monitor security systems, and collaborate with leadership to address theft trends while ensuring a safe shopping environment.

Ideal candidates bring exposure to retail investigations, CCTV/EAS experience, and relevant certifications. This role emphasizes compliance, incident documentation, and proactive risk management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; license exam within 60 days if required by state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Coach and train associates and leaders on shrink awareness, theft deterrence, and customer service programs.
• Partner with Store and AP Leadership to identify theft trends, develop action plans, and promote awareness initiatives.
• Deliver SMART customer service and ensure associates have the resources to do the same.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and secure store environment by monitoring entrances, exits, and high-risk areas.
• Monitor activity through surveillance, reporting, and exception-based tools to detect theft, fraud, and policy violations.
• Conduct external theft apprehensions and interviews in accordance with laws and company policy.
• Investigate and resolve criminal activity, maintain case files, and support law enforcement and court proceedings.
• Assist in internal investigations and provide evidence when needed.
• Validate store security measures (e.g., locks, gates, alarms) and respond to EAS and emergency exit triggers.
• Provide feedback on audit/inspection findings and support efforts to minimize shrink and operational risk.
• Respond effectively to potentially violent situations, ensuring safety and composure.
• This role may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities in support of business needs.

Skills

Retail investigations

Interviewing skills

Surveillance knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree Psychology

Associate degree Criminal Justice

Business, Criminal Justice, Safety, or related loss prevention / asset protection

National certified training program (Wicklander-Zuwalski or Reed training)

Professional accreditation (LPQ, LPC) or equivalent experience

Tools

CCTV

EAS

Job description

• Coach and train associates and leaders on shrink awareness, theft deterrence, and customer service programs.
• Partner with Store and AP Leadership to identify theft trends, develop action plans, and promote awareness initiatives.
• Deliver SMART customer service and ensure associates have the resources to do the same.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and secure store environment by monitoring entrances, exits, and high-risk areas.
• Monitor activity through surveillance, reporting, and exception-based tools to detect theft, fraud, and policy violations.
• Conduct external theft apprehensions and interviews in accordance with laws and company policy.
• Investigate and resolve criminal activity, maintain case files, and support law enforcement and court proceedings.
• Assist in internal investigations and provide evidence when needed.
• Validate store security measures (e.g., locks, gates, alarms) and respond to EAS and emergency exit triggers.
• Provide feedback on audit/inspection findings and support efforts to minimize shrink and operational risk.
• Respond effectively to potentially violent situations, ensuring safety and composure.
• This role may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities in support of business needs.

• Coach and train associates and leaders on shrink awareness, theft deterrence, and customer service programs.
• Partner with Store and AP Leadership to identify theft trends, develop action plans, and promote awareness initiatives.
• Deliver SMART customer service and ensure associates have the resources to do the same.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and secure store environment by monitoring entrances, exits, and high-risk areas.
• Monitor activity through surveillance, reporting, and exception-based tools to detect theft, fraud, and policy violations.
• Conduct external theft apprehensions and interviews in accordance with laws and company policy.
• Investigate and resolve criminal activity, maintain case files, and support law enforcement and court proceedings.
• Assist in internal investigations and provide evidence when needed.
• Validate store security measures (e.g., locks, gates, alarms) and respond to EAS and emergency exit triggers.
• Provide feedback on audit/inspection findings and support efforts to minimize shrink and operational risk.
• Respond effectively to potentially violent situations, ensuring safety and composure.
• This role may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities in support of business needs.

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
• If the state or local municipality requires a salesperson license for this position, you must either be licensed or pass the requisite licensing exam within sixty (60) days of starting employment in this position.

• Associate degree Psychology, Criminal Justice
• Business, Criminal Justice, Safety, or related loss prevention / asset protection field
• Demonstrated experience conducting retail investigations (i.e., has conducted at least one retail investigations)
• Experience in using physical security systems (e.g., CCTV, EAS)
• Experience in investigations with Organized Crime and asset protection
• National certified training program (e.g., Wicklander-Zuwalski or Reed training)
• Professional accreditation (e.g., LPQ, LPC) or equivalent experience

About Lowe’s

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week, with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,700 home improvement stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.