Allied Universal · 4 months ago
Loss Prevention Associates
US-CA-Santa Ana
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$23/hr - $23/hr
5+ years expAllied Universal is North America’s leading security and facility services company, offering rewarding careers that provide a sense of purpose. They are seeking a Loss Prevention Associate to contribute to their core purpose of providing unparalleled service, systems, and solutions to secure and care for communities and businesses.
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Responsibilities
Display exceptional customer service and communication skills
Detect and apprehend shoplifters following company policy and guidelines
Perform successful customer surveillance while walking the sales floor
Blend into a retail environment
Ability to handle crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently
Ability to work retail store hours - to work evening and weekends
Ability to travel to store locations within 25 miles of home
Possesses general operating knowledge of retail security camera equipment
Occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds
Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift
Stand or walk on various surfaces for long periods of time
Qualification
Required
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years verifiable experience
Possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner
Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a drug screen in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws
Display exceptional customer service and communication skills
Driving Positions: must possess a valid Driver's License with at least one year of driving experience, a clean driving record (no major violations within last 36 months, no more than 1 accident in last 24 months, no more than one minor moving violation in last 24 months), a minimum level of insurance as required by Company policy, and the ability to safely operate a vehicle required
Have intermediate computer skills to operate innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites
Ability to handle crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently
Ability to travel to store locations within 25 miles of home
Ability to work retail store hours - to work evening and weekends
Possesses general operating knowledge of retail security camera equipment
Blend into a retail environment
Perform successful customer surveillance while walking the sales floor
Detect and apprehend shoplifters following company policy and guidelines
Able to: Work in various environments such as cold weather, rain/snow or heat
Occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds
Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift
Stand or walk on various surfaces for long periods of time
Preferred
Previous Law Enforcement or Military preferred or prior retail Loss Prevention experience - Undercover experience a plus
Company
Allied Universal
Allied Universal is a security and facility services company that provides tailored security solutions and smart technology.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9BKey Investors
Warburg PincusLa Caisse
2019-12-13Acquired
2019-09-01Private Equity· $9B
2019-02-21Private Equity
Leadership Team
Stephen Jones
Global Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Jack Schenk
Regional Vice President - Midwest
Recent News
2025-12-10
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