Loss Prevention Specialist, Security & Loss Prevention
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Offers a solid entry-point into Amazon's operations, focusing on security and loss prevention in an essential role.
- Important role in safeguarding company assets
- Foundation for a career in security operations
- Requires a proactive approach to safety and compliance
Pros
- Key role in protecting company assets with tangible impact
- Potential to develop skills in security and loss prevention
- Engagement with a team focused on performance excellence
Cons
- Limited growth potential compared to technical roles
- Shifts and hours may vary, affecting work-life balance
- Compensation may not align with expectations in tech roles
Who it's for
Entry to Mid-level • On-site
Good fit
- Entry-level and mid-career security candidates
- Individuals interested in operational roles
- Those seeking job stability in logistics
Not recommended for
- Highly experienced professionals seeking advanced roles
- Candidates looking for flexible remote options
- Individuals with no interest in security themes
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Description
At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. Amazon is one of the most recognizable brand names in the world and we distribute millions of products each year to our loyal customers.
The Loss Prevention Specialist (LPS) is a key high level hourly associate position in the Amazon Fulfillment Centers (FCs). In this role, you will lead the effort to efficiently and effectively provide security services and asset (lives, buildings, equipment, inventory, data, & intellectual property) protection in a designated FC. You will reports to the Loss Prevention Manager responsible for their facility, and aid them in supporting the FC Operational team, and the cross functional teams throughout the organization.
Key job responsibilities
- 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
