Loss Prevention Specialist, Security & Loss Prevention
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value due to the importance of security roles within a large organization, potential for internal mobility, and the high demand for loss prevention skills.
- Competitive role in security and loss prevention at Amazon.
- Potential for career development within diverse teams.
- Engagement in essential safety practices.
Pros
- Opportunity to develop expertise in loss prevention strategies.
- High visibility role influencing security practices within a large company.
- Engagement with cross-functional teams.
Cons
- Shift work may affect work-life balance.
- High-pressure environment due to security responsibilities.
- Limited upward mobility compared to higher managerial roles.
Who it's for
Mid-level • On-site
Good fit
- Individuals with a background in security management.
- Mid-level professionals aiming to enhance operational security.
- Candidates eager to work in a dynamic retail environment.
Not recommended for
- Beginners without any loss prevention experience.
- Candidates seeking fully remote positions.
- Those not interested in security-oriented roles.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
DESCRIPTION
The Loss Prevention Specialist (LPS) is a key high level hourly associate position in the Amazon Fulfillment Centers (FCs). The Loss Prevention Specialist leads the effort to efficiently and effectively provide security services and asset (lives, buildings, equipment, inventory, data, & intellectual property) protection in a designated fulfillment center. The LP Specialist reports to the Loss Prevention Manager responsible for their facility, and aids them in supporting the FC Operational team, and the cross functional teams throughout the organization.
Key Responsibilities Include:
• Enhance, track, and report on metrics which are key performance indicators, allowing performance improvements so that the desired outcomes are achieved to plan and in a timely manner
• Ensure internal controls per Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements related to area are fulfilled
• Assist with investigations of internal and external theft and fraud and conduct interviews when appropriate
• Inspire performance excellence on the part of all security services team members
• Ensure that you understand, align performance and actions with and can clearly articulate the vision and values of the organization and their department
• Meet or surpass your objectives that align with security service model
• Identify, promote and implement security best practices in a designated FC
• Serve as department’s liaison and security subject matter expert for facility management keeping them abreast of key issues, strategies and the department’s performance
• Utilize Lean and Six Sigma methods to drive process improvements and increase efficiency
• Effectively partner with internal customers in evaluating current and future security services, processes and initiatives
• Coordinate data collection, through database polling or data entry, from multiple FCs; and conduct analysis generating strategic and tactical interpretations
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