Regional Loss Prevention Specialist

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Pinkerton Full time
Job Summary:

The Regional Loss Prevention Advisor is responsible for providing operational support in implementing, managing, and enhancing loss prevention strategies across a designated region.

This role involves close collaboration with store managers, the regional leadership team, and corporate loss prevention to minimize theft, fraud, and other forms of shrinkage.

The RLPA is responsible for working directly with the client and other vendors/employees to ensure accurate and timely delivery of services.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Represent Pinkerton's core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive loss prevention programs targeting theft, fraud, and shrinkage reduction across multiple locations.
  • Provide operational support while conducting site visits to ensure the quality of physical security and safety, inventory control procedures, cycle count procedures, shrinkage control efforts, merchandise security standards, and cash handling procedures.
  • Maintain accurate visit notes, with follow-up and action plans.
  • Assist in the evaluation, development, and execution of regional site security strategies.
  • Develop loss prevention strategies for new store openings (pre-opening, soft opening, grand opening).
  • Create, develop, and deliver training programs for store associates and management on loss prevention tactics, policies, and procedures.
  • Serve as an advisor and partner closely with client stakeholders and store operations teams to implement inventory control measures, regular stock counts and audits, and identify discrepancies and address any issues that may lead to losses.
  • Ensure that loss prevention policies and procedures are adhered to, and that all locations comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Prepare and present regular reports on loss prevention metrics, trends, and key performance indicators to regional management and corporate loss prevention teams.
  • Utilize data analysis to identify patterns and develop proactive strategies to mitigate risks.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree with five or more years of experience in loss prevention, asset protection, or security management, preferably within a multi-location retail environment.
  • Pinkerton is an inclusive employer who seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
  • Comprehensive security experience within a multi-site environment, in all phases of security, systems, procedures, investigations, legal issues, supervision, and training.
  • Knowledge of physical/operational security techniques.
  • Experience in directing security activities at multiple geographic locations.
  • Experience with internal security policies, procedures, and strategy.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of risk management, security technologies, and processes.
  • Experience in coordinating with vendors, contractors, and law enforcement.
  • Serve as an effective team leader.
  • Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Able to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
  • Understanding of varied country practices and regulatory requirements.
  • Consistently delivers on commitments and achieves expected business results.
  • Able to analyze complex situations and recommend solutions.
  • Ability to work weekends, as needed.
  • Computer skills; Google suite.
Working Conditions:

With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions; Exposure to sensitive and confidential information.

Regular computer usage.

Occasional reaching and lifting of small objects and operating office equipment.

Ability to adjust focus between close and distance vision.

Extensive Travel, as required.



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