Loss Prevention Team Lead

Fleet Farm; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleet Farm in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a detail‑oriented Loss Prevention leader to oversee all LP activities, conduct investigations, and deter theft. The role partners with Inventory Control to reduce shrink and ensures security systems operate reliably.

You will train and supervise LP team members, monitor alarms and CCTV, and respond swiftly to safety concerns. Flexible schedule including nights and weekends may be required; prior LP or supervisory experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays is required.
• 1 year of retail loss prevention or supervisory experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and build relationships in a fast changing environment.
• Must be able to direct and motivate a diverse population that includes full-time and part-time team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Loss Prevention activities and conduct loss prevention investigations.
• Detect and apprehend customers involved in theft.
• Monitors cash over and shorts and conduct audits through exception based reporting.
• Proactively partners with Inventory Control to monitor and reduce inventory shrink.
• Conduct appropriate Loss Prevention investigations related to customer and Team Member incidents.
• Maintain and ensure locking systems, CCTV, and alarm systems are operating properly.
• Train and oversee all Loss Prevention team members.
• Manage electric alarm system tagging and wrapping of high risk product to improve merchandise security.
• Oversee safety and security of premises, employees, and customers. Acts swiftly to remedy any safety or security concerns.
• Oversee the physical security and fire systems in the store through inspection and required testing.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CCTV systems

Alarm systems

Job description

Loss Prevention is an exciting and challenging career for individuals who are detail oriented and self-motivated. This department ensures that the company is doing the right things to preserve profits.

Job Duties

• Oversee all Loss Prevention activities and conduct loss prevention investigations.
• Detect and apprehend customers involved in theft.
• Monitors cash over and shorts and conduct audits through exception based reporting.
• Proactively partners with Inventory Control to monitor and reduce inventory shrink.
• Conduct appropriate Loss Prevention investigations related to customer and Team Member incidents.
• Maintain and ensure locking systems, CCTV, and alarm systems are operating properly.
• Train and oversee all Loss Prevention team members.
• Manage electric alarm system tagging and wrapping of high risk product to improve merchandise security.
• Oversee safety and security of premises, employees, and customers. Acts swiftly to remedy any safety or security concerns.
• Oversee the physical security and fire systems in the store through inspection and required testing.

Job Requirements And Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays is required.
• 1 year of retail loss prevention or supervisory experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and build relationships in a fast changing environment.
• Must be able to direct and motivate a diverse population that includes full-time and part-time team members.

Fleet Farm is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, gender, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Fleet Farm will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.