Loss Prevention & Risk Investigator

GOODWILL CENTRAL COAST; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Career development

Mission-driven workplace

Job summary

Goodwill Central Coast is seeking a Risk Management Investigator in Salinas, CA to support loss prevention across the designated region. This role requires investigating losses, monitoring CCTV, and coordinating with internal teams and law enforcement to protect assets.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least two years in loss prevention or a related field, plus a valid CA driver’s license and strong computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of progressive responsible experience in loss prevention, law enforcement, or equivalent.
• Valid California Class C driver’s license.
• Specialized knowledge of loss prevention systems, procedures and techniques.
• Familiarity with computer operations, typical computer programs, general accounting/bookkeeping techniques, and electronic cash registers.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing; Spanish communication skills preferred.
• Ability to maintain self-control, follow procedures, work cooperatively with others, and deal effectively with the public.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the loss prevention program in the designated region.
• Investigate reported or suspected losses and document findings.
• Use appropriate legal channels when necessary to assist with recovery of misappropriated assets.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local law enforcement and district attorney's offices to assist with prosecution or recovery of assets when appropriate.
• Conduct regular cash reconciliation checks at retail stores and inspections at donation sites, warehouses, and other Company-controlled locations.
• Train on and maintain proficiency in the Point-of-Sale (POS) system to support monitoring of potential theft and other loss vulnerabilities.
• Orient new hires in the designated region on risk management policies and procedures.
• Monitor CCTV at all locations as a spot check for safety and loss prevention and review CCTV archives as requested to investigate staff or customer wrongdoing.
• Maintain the CCTV system in the designated region in conjunction with service vendors and make recommendations regarding camera placement and system upgrades.
• Adhere to defined procedures for the collection and disposal of firearms, fireworks, alcohol, and other dangerous, illegal, or otherwise high-risk donations.
• Perform periodic spot checks on purchased-goods inventory at stores and the warehouse.

Skills

Loss prevention expertise

English communication

Spanish preferred

Driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

CCTV systems

Job description

Goodwill Central Coast is seeking a Risk Management Investigator in Salinas, CA to support loss prevention across the designated region. This role requires investigating losses, monitoring CCTV, and coordinating with internal teams and law enforcement to protect assets.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least two years in loss prevention or a related field, plus a valid CA driver’s license and strong computer skills.