Regional Loss Prevention Advisor

Overview

170+ Years Strong. Industry Leader. Global Impact.
At Pinkerton, the mission is to protect our clients. To do this, we provide enterprise risk management services and programs specifically designed for each client. Pinkerton employees are one of our most important assets and critical to the delivery of world-class solutions. Bonded together, we share a commitment to integrity, vigilance, and excellence.

Pinkerton is an inclusive employer who seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team of industry subject matter experts.

The Regional Loss Prevention Advisor, assigned to a specific client, will be responsible for operational support for implementing, managing, and enhancing loss prevention strategies across a designated region. The Advisor works directly with the client and other vendors/employees including store managers, the regional leadership team, and corporate loss prevention to minimize theft, fraud, and other forms of shrinkage and to ensure accurate and timely delivery of services. This position may be located in Los Angeles, CA or Chicago, IL with a hybrid work schedule.

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 for pre-opening, soft opening, grand opening.
• Create, develop and deliver training programs for store associates and management on loss prevention tactics, polices, 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.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

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. If the chosen candidate resides in Illinois, a current PERC will be required.

• Comprehensive knowledge in all phases of security within a multi-site environment: systems, procedures, investigations, legal issues, supervision and training.
• Knowledge of physical/operational security techniques.
• Able to direct security activities at multiple geographic locations.
• Familiar 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.
• Computer skills; Google suite.

Working Conditions:

With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions;

• Regular computer usage.
• Occasional reaching and lifting of small objects and operating office equipment.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and/or walking.
• Domestic travel (up to 50% of time), as needed.

Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer to all applicants and positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.