SAFETY AND LOSS PREVENTION SPECIALIST

Goodwill Southeast Georgia; Georgia; On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Retirement plans

PTO & holidays

Associate shopping discount

Training programs

Job summary

Goodwill Southeast Georgia in Savannah, GA is seeking a Loss Prevention & Safety Specialist to protect agency assets and support safety across retail operations. This full-time role partners with management and law enforcement to investigate incidents, monitor security systems, and develop proactive loss prevention strategies that support our mission and communities we serve.

You will review KPIs, deliver training, and ensure compliance with safety policies while coordinating with regional and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 2–5 years in loss prevention, security, or safety roles.
• Strong communication, leadership, and training abilities.
• Experience with investigations, interviewing, and auditing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of security systems (surveillance, alarms, access control).
• Monitor incident reporting systems and ensure proper administration.
• Provide loss prevention and safety support to field management and stores.
• Investigate security incidents and prepare detailed reports.
• Review KPIs daily/weekly using analytics and reporting tools.
• Develop and deliver loss prevention training programs.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and external agencies as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all loss prevention and safety policies.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Training skills

Investigative aptitude

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Full Time Regular TECHNICIANS Savannah, GA, US

Salary Range: $19.23 To $21.63 Hourly

The Loss Prevention & Safety Specialist for Goodwill Southeast Georgia provides comprehensive support to ensure the safety, security, and protection of agency assets. This role works closely with field management, leadership, and external agencies to investigate incidents, maintain security systems, and develop proactive safety and loss prevention strategies that support our mission and operations.

Your journey with us ensures your work brings purpose as it directly impacts our mission services & the communities we serve. We welcome you as you are. To that end, we believe Goodwill’s strength lies in the diversity of those we employ, educate, and serve.

• Competitive weekly pay
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and retirement plans
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Associate shopping discount
• Celebratory activities
• Career advancement opportunities
• Free training and development programs

Your Typical Day

• Maintain current knowledge of physical security systems, including surveillance, fire and burglar alarms, and access control.
• Monitor incident reporting and exception-based reporting systems to ensure proper administration.
• Provide loss prevention and safety support to field management and store teams.
• Investigate security and loss-related incidents and prepare detailed, timely reports.
• Review loss prevention KPIs daily and weekly using Solink, reporting findings to leadership.
• Assist leadership in developing strategies to improve loss and safety performance across retail operations.
• Partner with federal, state, and local law enforcement or other external agencies as needed.
• Develop and deliver loss prevention and safety training programs for associates.
• Ensure management teams comply with all loss prevention and safety policies and procedures.
• Network with law enforcement and emergency services to address potential risks.
• Collaborate with regional, district, and store management to maintain awareness of loss and safety activities.
• Review and ensure accurate documentation of reported incidents and follow up to completion.
• Support the overall mission of Goodwill by completing related assignments as needed.

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma/GED required; 2–5 years of experience in loss prevention, security, or safety roles (retail experience preferred).
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and training skills.
• Demonstrated ability in employee theft investigation, interviewing, and auditing.
• Investigative and surveillance experience required; ability to perform duties during various hours.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license and insurable by carrier.
• Experience working with law enforcement and fire departments.
• Familiarity with burglar and fire alarm systems, sprinkler operations, and surveillance monitoring.
• Understanding of retail and warehouse operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work independently.

Join us in our commitment to sustainability and making a positive contribution to our community. Our values guide everything that we do.

Goodwill is an EEO employer and is committed to serving members of the military, Veterans, and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their expertise. Our goal is to ensure the transition from military service into the workforce is smooth and reflects our appreciation for their dedication.