Position Title: Loss Prevention Associate
Location: Fort Worth 2101
Department: Loss Prevention
Employment Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Onsite
Reporting To: Trina Diaz
Compensation: $17.00 / hour
Loss Prevention Associate
Group O is seeking a Loss Prevention Associate to help protect the physical assets of our company and its clients.
As a Loss Prevention Associate, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the assets and minimizing financial losses of our establishments. Your primary responsibility is to identify and prevent theft, fraud, and other security breaches through initiative-taking surveillance, monitoring, and investigative techniques. By implementing loss prevention strategies and collaborating with management, you help ensure a safe and secure environment for employees, clients, and company assets. Your initiative-taking approach to surveillance, monitoring, investigation, and collaboration helps minimize financial losses, deter criminal activities, and create a safe and secure environment for employees and clients alike.
The ideal candidate for the role possesses a combination of skills, experience, and personal qualities that enable them to effectively prevent theft, fraud, and other security breaches.
Key Responsibilities
- Utilize surveillance cameras, alarm systems, and other monitoring tools to observe and identify suspicious activities, potential theft, or fraudulent behavior within the facility.
- Provide excellent service while maintaining a visible presence in designated areas, assisting employees with inquiries, offering assistance, and deterring theft through initiative-taking engagement.
- Investigate incidents of theft, fraud, or other security breaches by gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, reviewing surveillance footage, and collaborating with law enforcement as needed to apprehend suspects and recover stolen merchandise.
- Educate staff on loss prevention techniques, security procedures, and best practices for deterring theft. Help promote a culture of vigilance and accountability.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and legal regulations related to loss prevention, security, and safety. Identify potential security vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions to mitigate risks.
- Prepare detailed reports documenting incidents, investigations, and findings, including evidence collection, witness statements, and outcomes. Maintain accurate records and documentation for use in legal proceedings or internal audits.
- Work closely with management, security personnel, and law enforcement agencies to share information, coordinate efforts, and develop strategies for preventing and addressing security threats and criminal activities.
Job Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- Knowledge of security systems, surveillance techniques, and investigative procedures.
- Strong observational skills and diligence.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage confrontational situations professionally.
- Understanding of legal regulations and ethical standards related to loss prevention and security.
- Proficiency in report writing and documentation.
Desired Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in loss prevention, security, or law enforcement.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 10.5 Paid Holidays
- Career Development Opportunities
About Group O
At Group O, it’s our employees who we value most. That’s why we provide a supportive environment where employees are given every opportunity to excel. Group O offers a wide variety of careers with room for professional growth and advancement, and we are always looking for motivated individuals to join our team. At Group O, our employees’ health and well-being is equally as important as the work they perform. We back up that philosophy by providing a competitive benefits package that supports now and for their future.
In 1974, Bob Ontiveros saw an opportunity to live the American dream and build a company for himself and his family. 50 years later, the packaging company he originally founded out of the back of his station wagon - Group O is ranked by the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as one of the top five Latino-owned businesses in the country. Group O has gained prestige for helping Fortune 500 companies like Samsung, Michelin, Caterpillar, and PepsiCo turn their most complex business challenges into centers of profitability and efficiency. Headquartered in Milan, IL, Group O employs over 1,200 employees.
Group O is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, and sexual orientation. If you require accommodations to participate in the job application process, please contact recruiting@groupo.com, we will work with you to meet your needs. Information provided by applicants will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. We respect your privacy and will handle your application data in accordance with our privacy policy.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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