Job Description

DESCRIPTION

The Loss Prevention Specialist (LPS) is a key hourly associate position within Amazon Operations. The LPS leads the effort to efficiently and effectively oversee security services and asset (lives, buildings, equipment, inventory, data, & intellectual property) protection in a designated building. The LPS typically reports to the Loss Prevention Site Lead responsible for their facility, and aids them in supporting the Operational team, and the cross functional teams throughout the organization. This position is site based.

Key job responsibilities
\xc2\xb7 Lead, conduct, and deliver results regarding investigations of Theft, Fraud, and Workplace Violence/Critical Incidents
\xc2\xb7 Prepare prompt and complete reports relative to Workplace Violence, Theft, Fraud, Critical Incidents, and Process Improvement
\xc2\xb7 Deliver results through policy Guidance, Education, and Mitigation strategies to help meet business demands
\xc2\xb7 Serve as department\'s liaison and security/crisis management subject matter expert for site leadership keeping them informed on key issues, strategies and the department\'s performance
\xc2\xb7 Analyze data, conducts audits and identify trends to create actionable plans to mitigate risk
\xc2\xb7 Maintain confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personnel issues in the work place
\xc2\xb7 Effectively partner with internal customers in evaluating current and future security services, processes and initiatives
\xc2\xb7 Develop strategies for alarm reduction and conduct system diagnostic for problematic devices by engaging and resolving issues with internal and external partners
\xc2\xb7 Accurately communicate verbally and in written form to a broad customer base
\xc2\xb7 Train and orient new Associates in LP culture
\xc2\xb7 Develop projects while continuously improving physical security, processes, standards, training, and policies for future growth
\xc2\xb7 Ensure internal controls per Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements related to data center access controls, inventory control and record keeping
\xc2\xb7 Promote and execute security best practices
\xc2\xb7 Audit physical security infrastructure (i.e. intrusion detection, access control, cameras) and ensuring functionally of all systems
\xc2\xb7 Work weekends and/or overnight shifts as necessary
\xc2\xb7 Work in an industrial environment that requires walking up to 5 miles a day and ability to lift up to 20 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Acheson, AB, CAN

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school or equivalent diploma
• 1+ years of experience in security service, asset protection, audit, investigations, law enforcement, military, risk management, inventory control, quality assurance or bachelor\'s degree in a related field
• Experience with MS Office Professional Suite, including Excel
• Workplace Violence and/or Business Continuity experience
• Analytical experience in performance based, action and results oriented setting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with off-site supervision
• Demonstrated ability to engage with others at all levels
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and multi-tasking environment
• 1+ year of leadership or management experience
• Professional credentials in Loss Prevention, such as, Wicklander and Zulawski certification
• Experience with warehouse or distribution center services
• Experience conducting internal or external interviews
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma concepts desired and certification
• Strong familiarity with data bases (querying and analyzing) such as SQL, MYSQL, Access, Exception-Based Reporting, etc.
• Awareness and implementation of best practices related to the utilization of physical security systems, investigation techniques, effective oversight of contract security officers, and distribution center loss mitigation techniques

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you would like to request an accommodation, please notify your Recruiter.

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