Loss Prevention Agent

Hobby Lobby; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One-week paid vacation after 6 months

Two 3-day weekends per month

Health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits

401(k) program with company match

Employee discounts

Job summary

Hobby Lobby is seeking a Loss Prevention Agent in Lombard, Illinois. This position focuses on undercover surveillance to identify and apprehend shoplifters, requiring strong communication skills and prior loss prevention experience.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience and be able to manage potentially stressful situations. Benefits include competitive wages, health insurance, and paid vacations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of undercover, floor‑walking loss prevention experience.
• Ability to travel to multiple stores in the area.
• Motor vehicle record check and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Complete incident reports.
• Review camera footage.
• Apprehend shoplifters.
• Build relationships with store management and law enforcement.

Skills

Undercover loss prevention experience

Strong communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Job description

Job Description – Overview

Do you have experience in retail loss prevention and want to work for a company that still believes in apprehending and prosecuting criminals?

Position Title

Loss Prevention Agent

Why Apply?

As a Loss Prevention Agent, your primary focus is undercover, plain‑clothes surveillance to identify and apprehend shoplifters. This role requires no risk‑management, safety, door‑greeting, alarm, audit, or inventory duties. You will walk the sales floor discreetly, coordinating with store management and law‑enforcement to deter shoplifting.

Responsibilities

• Complete incident reports
• Review camera footage
• Apprehend shoplifters
• Review BOLOs
• Handle stressful, unpredictable, and potentially dangerous situations with rational judgment
• Build relationships with store management and local law enforcement
• Work independently and as part of a team

Requirements

• At least one year of undercover, floor‑walking loss prevention experience
• Ability to travel to multiple stores in the area
• Strong communication skills
• Motor vehicle record check
• Background check
• Ability to spend up to 100% of working hours standing/walking

Benefits

• One‑week paid vacation after only 6 months and two weeks after 1 year
• Two 3‑day weekends per month
• Competitive wages
• Mileage reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits
• 401(k) program with company match
• Paid vacation and holiday pay
• Employee discounts, life insurance, and long‑term disability insurance
• Flexible spending plan and paid sick/personal pay

Location

255 W. Roosevelt Rd., 60148
Department: Loss Prevention

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For reasonable accommodation of disability during the hiring process, call (800)200‑1494.