Retail Loss Prevention & Safety Lead

DICK'S Sporting Goods; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

House of Sport by DICK'S Sporting Goods in Kennesaw, GA is seeking a Loss Prevention & Safety Lead to mitigate losses and uphold safety standards across the store. The role requires proactive deterrence of theft and adherence to company policies while delivering exceptional service to athletes and customers.

You will train associates, investigate incidents, and partner with law enforcement as needed, ensuring compliance with safety procedures and retail standards.

Qualifications

• Prior LP or educational experience in Loss Prevention preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mitigate losses by deterring external theft and supporting safety programs.
• Detect, investigate, and document theft and policy violations with case files.
• Monitor controls and conduct local surveillance for theft.
• Walk stockrooms and employee areas to ensure compliance and detect internal theft.
• Complete incident reports for recoveries, shoplifting, and grab & go activities.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and retailers on organized retail crime cases.
• Train associates on Loss Prevention and core operational programs.
• Review inventory movement, cash office procedures, and Known Loss Reporting.
• Ensure store security, alarm tests, and safety certifications are maintained.
• Lead safety initiatives and conduct training sessions with store teammates.

Skills

Loss Prevention

Job description

House of Sport by DICK'S Sporting Goods is more than just a store. It is a destination, an experience, a place where athletes can experiment and play. A retail store devoted to sport where our community can gather and be inspired. We are fundamentally changing retail by elevating these experiences, delivering first in class service, obsessing over our athletes, inspiring our teammates, and challenging retail norms.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping athletes to achieve their dreams.

Overview

ROLE RESPONSBILIITES:

The Loss Prevention & Safety Lead serves primarily to mitigate and reduce losses through the deterrence of external theft and the execution of key operational programs. This role will model customer engagement behaviors to detect and deter shoplifters and provide service to all customers.

Internal and External Theft Deterrence and Awareness

• Support, promote and actively demonstrate company values related to athlete engagement.
• Detection, investigation, and documentation of Organized Retail Crime, and other violations of law and/or company policy. This includes networking with law enforcement, loss prevention professionals and other retailers to identify and create comprehensive case files for repeat external theft perpetrators and minimize exposure to loss and fraud.
• Proactively monitors controls and conducts local surveillance to identify possible dishonest activity, concerning behaviors typically attributed to shoplifting activity – internal and external.
• Routinely walks stockrooms and employee only areas to ensure store is in compliance with stockroom standards and identify any signs of internal theft.
• Completes detailed and accurate incident reports in LPMS for all recoveries, shoplifting events, and grab & go activity.
• Effectively network with retail and government resources to identify, investigate, and address organized retail crime activities inclusive to case resolution and prosecution.
• Requires 100% ability to walk sales floor, stockrooms and office areas during duration of shift.
• Ability to deescalate incidents involving confrontation by Athletes exhibiting concerning behavior.
• Completes weekly LP Lead Recaps.

Inventory Movement Validation

• Trains all store associates and managers on Company Loss Prevention and Core Operational programs to ensure compliance.
• Conducts regular review of operational processes for compliance - Inventory movement, cash office procedures and Known Loss Reporting. Develops tactics for improvement, as necessary.
• Trains and validates process execution related to inventory movement functions to include TIME, claims, omni channel fulfillment and inventory adjustments.
• Analyze key metrics to identify operational deficiencies and financial risks, develops tactics to improve.

Physical Security and Safety

• In partnership LP Director-Specialty, assists with conducting store Loss Prevention assessments to ensure compliance with company processes and legal requirements.
• Ensures compliance with physical building security to include key control, monthly alarm tests, alarm call response and store alarm call list is maintained.
• Ensures the safety and security of associates, customers, and property per local regulations to include off site and external storage locations.
• Conducts MES sweeps, Fitting Room checks and safety certifications as the needs of the business dictate.
• Responsible for completing or assisting with all store and department specific safety certifications in a timely manner consistent with reporting expectations. i.e. monthly safety certification, rock wall and customer services department.
• Identify and correct any safety concerns with the rock wall and climbing equipment by maintaining Company loss prevention standards and controls.
• Ensures all necessary licenses and permits related to areas of responsibility are up to date and works with applicable departments to renew prior to expiration.
• May function as the store safety committee leader and completing all required documentation.
• Reviews safety trends and develops action plans regularly with the store leadership team.
• Participates in Shrink Coach meetings, new hire orientation and conduct frequent training sessions with store teammates.
• Assists the store Shrink Coach and is responsible for auditing the store Shrink Business Plan.
• Provide ad hoc support for the general needs of the business as necessary.

Leadership Competencies

• Ensures Accountability
• Customer-Focus
• Collaborative
• Instills Trust
• Decision-Quality/Decision-Making Abilities
• Action-Oriented
• Engagement Driver
• Talent Developer
• Effective Team Building Skills
• Plans & Aligns

Qualifications

• Prior LP or educational experience in Loss Prevention preferred.

Virtual Requirements

At DICK’S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments.

To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following:

• Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews.
• AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process.
• Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.

If you have any questions or need accommodations, we’re here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!

Based on the location of the House of Sport, you may be required to submit relevant state mandated clearances to supervise minors.