Loss Prevention Specialist (Retail) – Fort Oglethorpe, GA

Hamrick's, Inc.; Fort Oglethorpe (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health Insurance

HSA Contributions

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Vacation Pay

Job summary

Hamrick's, Inc. is seeking a Loss Prevention Specialist in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. The role involves protecting company assets by preventing inventory shrinkage and conducting investigations. The ideal candidate must be at least 21 years old and have knowledge of shoplifting laws.

Responsibilities include safety inspections, employee checks, and executing an emergency plan. The position requires a reliable transportation for court attendances and a cheerful attitude. Benefits include health insurance, vacation pay, and 401k.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Passion for superior service and helping others.
• Cheerful and positive attitude.
• Consistent and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control of shrinkage in all forms.
• Conduct internal and external investigations.
• Conduct safety reviews and inspections.
• Perform routine employee spot checks.
• Execute the emergency/disaster plan.

Skills

Basic knowledge of shoplifting laws

Reliable transportation

Ability to work a flexible schedule

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

District L.P. Supervisor/Corporate L.P. Manager/Store Management

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• HSA Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Vacation Pay (based on eligibility guidelines)

The Loss Prevention Specialist works as a member of a team responsible for the protection of company assets by preventing inventory shrinkage due to accidents. Identifies, prevents, corrects, and eliminates loss caused by internal, external, and paperwork errors.

Responsibilities

• Partnership with Store Management Team to maintain control of shrinkage in all of its forms
• Conduct internal and external investigations, writes, and maintains reports, testifies in court cases, interviews subjects, suspects, witnesses, and victims via physical/CCTV means
• Conduct safety reviews and inspections
• Conduct routine employee spot checks on purchases, holds, personal belongings and trash
• Conduct routine physical security checks
• Responsible for the development, coordination, and execution of the emergency/disaster plan
• Maintain accountability through clear performance expectations
• Additional responsibilities to be determined as business requires
• Works in partnership with store management in matters concerning loss prevention

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Passion for superior service and helping others
• Cheerful and positive attitude
• Consistent and reliable
• Basic knowledge of shoplifting laws and/or law enforcement experience required
• Be willing to work a flexible schedule
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (to attend court cases, travel to police station(s), and perform other duties outside of Hamrick’s facilities)
• Ability of sitting for long periods, standing and being physically able to apprehend shoplifters
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. on a regular basis