Loss Prevention Specialist-Atlanta (Security)

• Responsible for South of the Metro Atlanta area such as, but not limited to, South Fulton, Stockbridge, Newnan, Columbus, Peachtree City, Phenix City, AL and Auburn, AL


• responding to emergencies and investigating reports of known or suspected internal theft, violence or the threat of violence or other criminal acts of an associate


• scheduling and conducting Shrink and Safety Assessments to evaluate compliance with operational controls related to shrink and safety performance in key stores


• evaluating financial reports to identify improvement opportunities with regard to shrink reduction, workers' compensation and general liability, control of cash losses and vendor credits


• keeping abreast of or responding to local issues or activities that may impact the safety/security of customers or associates, or create a business risk and to provide appropriate support


• identifying and reacting to stores for which a risk assessment is appropriate and overseeing the installation and use of security related equipment


• investigating incidents, which may create actual or potential losses, committed by non-associates


• management and oversight of contract security services conducting administrative duties as they relate to the Loss Prevention process.

• high school diploma or equivalent experience


• five (5) years of retail loss prevention and safety experience with


• two (2)  years of multi-store loss prevention experience with


• two (2) years of management of people, not necessarily direct reports OR


• five (5) years of Publix retail management experience


• Knowledge of the retail environment and how it operates


• Knowledge of retail loss prevention processes, procedures and programs


• Knowledge of general safety practices, procedures and policies as they relate to a retail environment


• Working knowledge of criminal justice system and investigation processes


• Knowledge of methods used to analyze and interpret large quantities of data


• Knowledge of retail accounting methods


• Knowledge of physical inventory process, calculation and control, particularly as it relates to shrinkage


• Knowledge of interviewing, investigative and interpersonal techniques


• Knowledge of physical security practices to include CCTV, alarm systems, EAS and other technologies


• Technical knowledge of both retail processes and loss prevention programs and strategies


• Computer skills


• Verbal and written communication skills


• Analytical skills


• Decision making skills


• Ability to maintain confidentiality


• Interpersonal skills


• Organizational skills


• Willingness to work a variable schedule that may include some last minute changes, nights, weekends, and overnight travel with little notice


• Willingness to be on call, in most instances, at all times

• eight (8) years of retail loss prevention experience with


• five (5) years of multi-store loss prevention experience with


• five (5) years of management of direct reports


• Certification in Wicklander-Zulawski Interviewing Techniques


• LPC Certification


• OSHA 10 Hour Course

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost


• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock


• 401(k) retirement savings plan


• Group health, dental and vision plans plan


• Paid Time Off


• Paid Parental Leave


• Short- and long-term disability insurance


• Tuition reimbursement


• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria


• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)