Loss Prevention Specialist - Amazon.com dedc LLC - Kent, WA

Key Responsibilities Include:

• 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

Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Amazon offers competitive packages including comprehensive health care, 401(k), restricted stock units, growth potential and a challenging and exciting work environment.

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in security services, asset protection, audit, risk management, inventory control, quality assurance, or other related field


• Proficient with MS Office Professional Suite, including intermediate knowledge of Excel


• Must be flexible to work weekends and/or overnight shifts as necessary


• High school diploma or equivalent


• Able to work in an industrial environment that requires walking up to 5 miles a day and ability to lift up to 20 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma concepts desired and certification


• Strong familiarity with data bases (querying and analyzing) such as SQL, MYSQL, Access, Exception Based Reporting, etc.


• Interviewing and Interrogation experience desired and Wicklander and Zulawski certification is a plus


• Bachelor’s degree or on track to obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in less than one year


• Experience with warehouse or distribution center services


• Workplace Violence and/or Business Continuity experience


• Awareness and implementation of best practices related to the utilization of physical security systems, investigation techniques, effective oversight of contract security officers, and distribution center loss mitigation techniques


• Demonstrated ability to work independently with off-site supervision


• Must have strong oral and written communication skills


• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and multi-tasking environment


• Analytical experience in performance based, action and results oriented setting