Loss Prevention Specialist
Job Description
The Loss Prevention Specialist is responsible for protecting company assets by preventing and minimizing shrink due to theft, fraud, and operational errors. This role supports store operations through proactive monitoring, investigations, and enforcing compliance with company policies and safety standards, while maintaining a safe and secure environment for customers and employees.
Key Responsibilities- Asset Protection & Shrink Reduction
- Identify, investigate, and resolve incidents of theft, fraud, and policy violations
- Monitor high-risk areas and activities to reduce internal and external shrink
- Support shrink reduction initiatives and ensure proper execution of prevention strategies
- Surveillance & Monitoring
- Utilize CCTV systems and other tools to monitor store activity
- Conduct floor surveillance and maintain a visible presence to deter theft
- Review video footage and document incidents accurately
- Investigations
- Conduct internal and external investigations in accordance with company guidelines
- Collect evidence, prepare detailed reports, and partner with leadership as needed
- Support law enforcement when necessary and follow proper legal procedures
- Policy & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and safety standards
- Audit store operations including cash handling, receiving, and inventory controls
- Promote awareness of loss prevention practices across all departments
- Training & Awareness
- Educate store associates on theft prevention, safety practices, and policy compliance
- Provide coaching to reduce operational errors that contribute to shrink
- Partner with store leadership to address trends and areas of opportunity
- Safety & Security
- Maintain a safe environment for customers and employees
- Respond to emergencies, incidents, and alarms in a timely manner
- Ensure proper documentation of all safety and security events
- Previous loss prevention, security, or retail experience preferred
- Strong observational and investigative skills
- Knowledge of retail operations and shrink control practices
- Strong communication and report-writing abilities
- Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism
- Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- High level of integrity and professionalism
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
- Calm and confident under pressure
- Strong sense of accountability
- Team-oriented with a proactive mindset
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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