• Job Description

  Req#: 3024960
  The Loss Prevention Specialist oversees two or more sites in the logistics space. Responsibilities include theft investigations, workplace incident interviews (including cases of workplace violence), and ensuring the physical security of facilities.
  
  Establish risk-based security standards for Amazon’s First, Middle, and Last Mile operations, and define methods for maintaining and improving those standards. Focus areas include loss exposure and control analysis, theft and loss investigations, physical security systems and controls, contract guarding services, education and awareness programs, workplace violence prevention, and loss prevention audits. Build and maintain strong relationships with regional leaders, First Mile, Middle Mile, and Last Mile operational teams, and cross-functional partners to ensure consistent implementation aligned with Amazon’s strategic plans. This is a field-based role.
  
  Key Deliverables:
  - Functional leadership
  - Risk assessment and mitigation
  - Security and Loss Prevention (S&LP) performance management
  - Regulatory, legal, and labor compliance
  - Adherence to internal standards
  - Budgeting and cost management
  - Physical protection systems, technologies, and services
  - Awareness and training for S&LP and operational personnel
  - Incident handling, investigations, and security intelligence
  - Crisis management and resilience
  - Key internal and external stakeholder engagement
  
  Responsibilities:
  - Drive compliance with all S&LP program standards.
  - Identify, develop, and implement additional loss prevention measures tailored to the specific needs of Amazon businesses.
  - Partner effectively with operations and support teams to assess current and future processes and initiatives.
  - Act as a member of a coordinated Loss Prevention team, continuously enhancing company-wide efforts.
  - Investigate internal and external theft and fraud; conduct interviews when appropriate.
  - Use data analysis tools and partner collaboration to identify inventory defects and develop strategic loss mitigation plans.
  - Conduct internal and external audits of First, Middle, and Last Mile sites, addressing any security or loss prevention concerns.
  - Monitor facilities for compliance with Amazon’s security and S&LP policies.
  - Perform inspections, audits, and investigations as required.
  - Promote a culture of loss prevention through integrity and ethical practices.
  - Support the development and deployment of cost-effective security systems to address risks and vulnerabilities.
  - Use structured risk assessment processes to identify, prioritize, and mitigate threats.
  - Collaborate with law enforcement and industry partners to protect Amazon’s interests.
  - Work closely with vendors and partners to address vulnerabilities and reduce risks.
  - Represent the Amazon S&LP organization professionally through strong customer service and public relations; model the highest standards of conduct.
  - Demonstrate expertise in loss prevention best practices for supply chain, distribution, and delivery operations—including physical security systems, investigation methods and legal considerations, contractor guard agency oversight, and delivery carrier loss mitigation.
  - Recruit, hire, develop, and retain high-performing candidates for the security services team, when applicable.
  - Engage, coach, train, and influence business partners to recognize and respond to loss prevention risks, promoting a proactive mindset.
  - Ensure team members understand and align with Amazon's and World Wide Security Operations' vision and values.
  - Deliver training and orientation for new hires.- Completed Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Business, Engineering, Logistics, or an equivalent field)
  - Experience in Security and Loss Prevention within supply chain, industrial environments, or express distribution and courier services
  - Educational background in Loss Prevention, Security Management, Administration of Justice, or related fields; equivalent practical experience also considered
  - Experience in conducting root cause analysis and prioritizing key factors
  - Intermediate English and fluent Portuguese (both verbal and written communication)
  - Availability to travel up to 50% of the time, or as required by business needs within Brazil- CPP, PSP, or TAPA training is preferred and considered a strong asset
  - Experience in interviewing and interrogation is desirable; Wicklander-Zulawski certification is a plus
  - Operational management experience in distribution and express delivery is preferred
  - Familiarity with developing, implementing, and managing security policies and procedures is preferred; experience conducting physical security risk assessments in manufacturing, distribution, commercial, or office facilities is a plus
  
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• About the company

  Amazon.com, Inc. is an American multinational technology company based in Seattle, Washington, which focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. It is one of the Big Five companies in the U.S. information technology industry, along with Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Facebook. The company has been referred to as "one of the most influential economic and cultural forces in the world", as well as the world's most valuable brand.

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