Loss Prevention Area Investigator

Goodwill of the Olympics & Rainier Region; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill of the Olympics & Rainier Region is seeking a Loss Prevention Area Investigator to lead programs protecting assets and minimizing losses. You will analyze system activity and coordinate internal and external investigations, including surveillance and access logs, to identify sources of loss and support management decisions.

The role involves developing reports from POS and other data systems, coordinating with undercover personnel, and providing testimony and materials for legal

Qualifications

• Experience in loss prevention investigations.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to coordinate internal and external resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop, utilize, and modify exception reports from POS and other financial data systems to identify likely sources of loss.
• Coordinate contract and other non-organizational resources including undercover operatives, loss prevention, surveillance and protective personnel as necessary.
• Conduct surveillance operations of company activities or other relevant potential loss events.
• Accurately and truthfully communicate activities, actions, efforts, and any findings in both written and oral formats.
• Develop and maintain contacts with appropriate government, business, and professional peers.
• Provide after-hours/weekend services through the Loss Prevention Duty Phone and coordinate assistance for alarms and other issues that may arise.
• Prepare investigative materials and testimony for presentation for use by organizational management and criminal, civil, or quasi-legal proceedings.
• Effectively apply systems data such as stored video images, access records, alarm activity logs, safe access logs, tracking devices to research and information gathering relevant to current loss prevention efforts.

Skills

Loss prevention

Investigation

Surveillance

Data analysis

Job description

Our vision is that every person has the opportunity to learn, work, and thrive in all aspects of life.

To achieve our vision, we are committed to dismantling racism and advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion so we can help people reach their fullest potential through our education, job placement, and career pathway services. We do our work with great gratitude for the community donations, purchases, and partnerships that make our mission possible.

Position Summary:

The Loss Prevention Area Investigator is responsible for leading programs and processes to protect company assets and minimize exposure to losses in accordance with industry and organizational investigative practices. The LP Area Investigator will analyze system activity and exception reports to identify potential theft and to coordinate, conduct and direct internal and external investigations.

Hourly Rate:

$27.92 - $30.35 per hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, utilize, and modify exception reports from POS and other financial data systems to identify likely sources of loss.
• Coordinate contract and other non-organizational resources including undercover operatives, loss prevention, surveillance and protective personnel as necessary.
• Conduct surveillance operations of company activities or other relevant potential loss events.
• Accurately and truthfully communicate activities, actions, efforts, and any findings in both written and oral formats.
• Develop and maintain contacts with appropriate government, business, and professional peers.
• Provide after-hours/weekend services through the Loss Prevention Duty Phone and coordinate assistance for alarms and other issues that may arise.
• Prepare investigative materials and testimony for presentation for use by organizational management and criminal, civil, or quasi-legal proceedings.
• Effectively apply systems data such as stored video images, access records, alarm activity logs, safe access logs, tracking devices to research and information gathering relevant to current loss prevention efforts.

Coordinate Investigations

Successfully complete investigations of actual and potential loss or illegal activity as directed by the Director of Loss Prevention and Safety; prioritize and execute investigative activities to ensure efficient use of organizational resources.

Conduct/Participate in Audits

Conduct and assist in the development of structured audit activities at all company locations such as loss prevention best practice reviews and cash audits.

Train Organizational Personnel

Communicate, guide, coach and train organizational personnel of methods to identify, deter and control losses and their role in protecting the organization