Manager, Loss Prevention Training
About The Position
The Loss Prevention Training Manager supports store safety and loss prevention initiatives by leading onboarding, training, and readiness validation for Loss Prevention Agents and specialized Loss Prevention roles within an assigned geographic market. This role ensures team members are effectively trained to identify theft and fraud, follow company policies, and perform Loss Prevention responsibilities safely, consistently, and with sound judgment. The Manager partners with LP Field Leaders, Corporate Investigations, and internal stakeholders to deliver standardized training that reinforces incident detection, documentation, safety practices, escalation protocols, and compliance with applicable laws and company standards. This position helps promote a safe shopping and working environment while supporting operational consistency, accountability, and the Company’s values of integrity, respect, accountability, learning, and humility.
Requirements
- BA degree or greater preferred, preferably in Business or Criminal Justice, or equivalent work experience.
- 5+ years experience in loss prevention, retail, or security.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners including law enforcement
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain working relationships with associates at all levels of the organization
- Excellent customer service skills
- Demonstrated ability to effectively problem solve with the proper sense of urgency
- Must be able to comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations for security positions, including but not limited to, additional background screening, physical examination, fingerprinting and/or drug and alcohol testing as required
- Ability to make quality judgment in little to no response time
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all onboarding, training, and certification activities for Loss Prevention Agents and specialized Loss Prevention roles within the assigned geographic market to ensure readiness and consistent execution.
- Deliver instructor led, virtual, and in store training focused on theft and fraud detection, observation and engagement techniques, investigative processes, safety practices, and policy compliance.
- Train team members on the compliant use of CCTV systems and investigative tools, including privacy considerations, access controls, retention standards, and proper escalation of sensitive footage.
- Provide hands on instruction in the use of reporting tools, and investigative resources to detect theft indicators, validate incidents, and support follow up investigations.
- Ensure trainees demonstrate proficiency in incident documentation, evidence handling, and completion of clear, timely reports for leadership and Investigations teams.
- Conduct field observations, scenario based training, and skills validations to assess performance, identify gaps, and confirm readiness to perform full job duties.
- Define and track training effectiveness metrics, including readiness scores, incident quality, safety outcomes, policy adherence, and post-training performance indicators.
- Partner with LP Field Leaders and Corporate Investigations to identify training needs related to major theft incidents, emerging trends, specialized investigations, and operational vulnerabilities.
- Develop and implement targeted coaching, retraining, or remediation plans to address performance or knowledge gaps and reinforce Loss Prevention standards.
- Reinforce proper escalation protocols, including partnering with leadership and law enforcement to resolve theft cases and support apprehensions when authorized.
- Maintain accurate training records, onboarding documentation, and readiness validations for all Loss Prevention roles within the market.
- Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements to training materials, tools, and delivery methods to support loss prevention objectives.
- Ensure all training content, certification processes, and field practices comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to, detention, trespass enforcement, surveillance, documentation, and evidence handling requirements.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support loss prevention training, onboarding, and operational effectiveness objectives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
