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The Loss Prevention Specialist (LPS) is a key hourly associate position within Amazon Operations. The LPS leads the effort to efficiently and effectively oversee security services and asset (lives, buildings, equipment, inventory, data, & intellectual property) protection in a designated building. The LPS typically reports to the Loss Prevention Site Lead responsible for their facility, and aids them in supporting the Operational team, and the cross functional teams throughout the organization. This position is site based.Key job responsibilities* Lead, conduct, and deliver results regarding investigations of Theft, Fraud, and Workplace Violence/Critical Incidents* Prepare prompt and complete reports relative to Workplace Violence, Theft, Fraud, Critical Incidents, and Process Improvement* Deliver results through policy Guidance, Education, and Mitigation strategies to help meet business demands* Serve as department’s liaison and security/crisis management subject matter expert for site leadership keeping them informed on key issues, strategies and the department’s performance* Analyze data, conducts audits and identify trends to create actionable plans to mitigate risk* Maintain confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personnel issues in the work place* Effectively partner with internal customers in evaluating current and future security services, processes and initiatives* Develop strategies for alarm reduction and conduct system diagnostic for problematic devices by engaging and resolving issues with internal and external partners* Accurately communicate verbally and in written form to a broad customer base* Train and orient new Associates in LP culture* Develop projects while continuously improving physical security, processes, standards, training, and policies for future growth* Ensure internal controls per Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements related to data center access controls, inventory control and record keeping* Promote and execute security best practices* Audit physical security infrastructure (i.e. intrusion detection, access control, cameras) and ensuring functionally of all systems* Work weekends and/or overnight shifts as necessary* Work in an industrial environment that requires walking up to 5 miles a day and ability to lift up to 20 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodationA day in the lifeAs a member of the AMER Region Loss Prevention Team, you will be responsible for leading the effort to efficiently and effectively provide security services and asset protection to protect People, Product and Data within your site (or Region). You will execute this through daily partnerships with critical site, and regional, leaders across Operations, Workplace Health & Safety (WHS), PxT, Employee Relations, RME and more. You will be an expert across multiple operational disciplines in order to drive efficiency and loss reduction efforts. Amazon's LP and shrink reduction efforts are supported by the Global Security Operations (GSO) team through the creation of an overall global strategy designed to optimize resources and leverage technology to mitigate product loss and maintain customer satisfaction. The Loss Prevention Team often collaborates with external partners, including law enforcement agencies, private investigators, and security vendors, to enhance security measures and investigate incidents. The composition and structure of a Loss Prevention Team can vary depending on the size and industry of the organization. However, their collective efforts are essential for protecting company assets, reducing losses, and maintaining a secure business environment.About the teamGlobal Security Operations (GSO) is the global organization that supports field Loss Prevention and is designed to support Amazon’s Worldwide Operations, as well as affiliate and retail businesses, by creating and maintaining a work environment that is both prepared and secure through global security centers of excellence staffed by subject matter experts in people and asset protection. We accomplish this by creating policy and implementation guidelines; training leadership and staff; using technology to eliminate subjectivity, complexity, and variation; identifying, preparing for, and mitigating risk; and auditing our practices to ensure compliance.* High school or equivalent diploma * 1+ years of experience in the following: security service, asset protection, audit, investigations, law enforcement, military, risk management, inventory control, quality assurance or bachelor’s degree in a related field or 2+ years Amazon Experience and/or LPQ Career Choice Graduate* Experience with MS Office Professional Suite, including using Microsoft Excel to manipulate and analyze data * Workplace Violence and/or Business Continuity experience * Analytical experience in performance based, action and results oriented setting* Demonstrated ability to work independently with off-site supervision * Demonstrated ability to engage with others at all levels * Strong oral and written communication skills * Comfortable working in a fast-paced and multi-tasking environment* 1+ year of leadership or management experience* Professional credentials in Loss Prevention, such as, Wicklander and Zulawski certification * Experience with warehouse or distribution center services * Experience conducting internal or external interviews* 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. * 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 techniquesAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

At Amazon, we prioritize health, safety, and well-being above all else. There is nothing more important. To support this priority, Amazon is seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Site Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Manager to join our team. In this position, you will be responsible for partnering with the site level operations team for your designated site in order to execute company WHS policies and ensure compliance to all applicable local and regional regulations. By leveraging lean principles and Kaizen events, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce conditional and ergonomic risk in Amazon’s processes to ensure a safe and healthful working environment for our associates.In this role, you must demonstrate the ability to build trust and confidence with the cross functional operations teams, and influence change through providing comprehensive risk assessments and safety data analysis. To do so, you must be an effective communicator and send clear, concise and consistent messages, both verbally and in writing. You will also be required to instruct and train operations leadership and site WHS professionals in company EHS policies while assisting the regional teams in incorporating our safety standards at their sites. Your experience working in safety programs and your relevant safety, environmental and ergonomic knowledge in an operations environment will be crucial.You will be responsible for developing a team of safety managers and safety professionals at your designated site. Your teams’ success will depend on your ability to create and execute leadership development plans for your larger team. You must demonstrate your ability to clearly communicate organizational direction through your team. As a senior leader in the WHS organization, you will also be responsible for judging and assessing safety talent to select appropriate bench strength for current and future business needs. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:• Act as SME of local/regional regulations and company WHS policy.• Provide guidance and oversight to ensure compliance to all applicable Amazon Safety Policies.• Measure site performance against published requirements in safety policies. For all deficiencies, identify a plan for the site to implement and fix all identified deficiencies.• Ensure safety record keeping and data integrity and provides Operations with accurate reporting and metrics to support business safety initiatives.• Deliver on-time and quality projects to Operations.• Deep Dive safety metrics and review incident weekly and monthly incident trends to discover trends to justify the allocation of appropriate resources to areas where the safety risk is highest.• Deep Dive trends and propose action plans to Sr. Leadership on site.• Audit record keeping practices and Global Safety Database entries to ensure compliance to global safety standards and local regulations.• Audit the workplace organization and Associate behaviors to ensure that training, auditing and scoring methods are accurate and consistent.• Manage and mentor the Safety Managers and Safety Associates in your assigned site.• Engage the Injury Prevention Specialists (IPS) and Site Leadership to drive long-term strategic actions to achieve incident reduction.• Perform targeted Kaizen events in partnership with the Operations teams based on the risks identified in each task (force, repetition, and awkward postures).• Ensure site leadership and associates are trained and knowledgeable of their responsibilities under each policy• Audit the quality, delivery (including qualifications of the trainer), and effectiveness of all required safety training.• Review for effectiveness the deployed safety tools and revise to ensure continual improvement.• Partner with corporate and other regional field safety personnel to leverage global safety and environmental best practices into NA network standards.• Bachelor’s degree • 7+ years of increasing responsibilities in safety and/or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations, or relevant experience applicable to the role • 7+ years of increasing responsibilities in people and performance management • CPR/First Aid Certification • Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment • Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends, as required to support direct reports and site needs• Master’s degree preferred • Certified Safety Professional preferred • Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic organization • Interest in long-term career development through assignments in multiple FCs across the nation • Prior experience in a management development training program • Track record of effectively managing a safety operation comprising both salaried and hourly staff • Demonstrated experience in developing others into higher levels of responsibility in an organization • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interfacing with Directors and VPs • Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit