How to hire a Loss Prevention Associate

How to hire a loss prevention associate, step by step

Here's a step-by-step loss prevention associate hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a loss prevention associate job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new loss prevention associate
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the loss prevention associate you need to hire. Certain loss prevention associate roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine Employee vs Contractor Status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A loss prevention associate's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, loss prevention associates from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of loss prevention associate salaries for various roles:

   Type Of Loss Prevention Associate	Description	Hourly Rate
   Loss Prevention Associate		$10-33
   Public Safety Officer	Public relations assistants are professionals who are responsible for creating and distributing promotional materials to help clients increase their public image and awareness of their products and services. These assistants are required to help develop and distribute public relations materials such as brochures, pamphlets, newsletters, and sell sheets... Show More	$13-22
   Military Police Officer	A military police officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the areas assigned for their duly protection. Military police officers monitor their premises efficiently, inspecting suspicious individuals within the territory, and enforcing strict legislation protocols and military regulations for everyone's compliance... Show More	$12-26

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common Skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Patrol
   • Safety Standards
   • Loss Prevention
   • Safety Inspections
   • Cash Handling
   • CCTV
   • Safety Program
   • Physical Security
   • Court Proceedings
   • Sales Floor
   • Store Management
   • OSHA
   • Good Communication

   Check All Skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage foreclosure and bankruptcy from inception to completion and mitigate all potential losses within an acceptable range.
   • Greet customers, operate CCTV security monitors and prevent shrinkage of merchandise.
   • Job duties include the personal detainment and apprehension of retail shoplifters utilizing plain view self-observation and/or CCTV cameras.
   • Analyze bankruptcy and foreclosure files in order to devise a strategy to minimize loss and maximize financial recovery.
   • Protect company's assets by utilizing state-of-the-art detection and investigation surveillance system, which identify shoplifters and prevent loss of merchandise.

   More Loss Prevention Associate duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your loss prevention associate job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A loss prevention associate salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, loss prevention associates' average salary in montana is 50% less than in virginia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level loss prevention associates earn 70% less than senior-level loss prevention associates.
   • Certifications. A loss prevention associate with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a loss prevention associate's salary.

   Average loss prevention associate salary

   $38,861yearly

   $18.68 hourly rate

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   Entry-level loss prevention associate salary

   $21,000 yearly salary

   Updated March 27, 2025

   Average loss prevention associate salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. Salary	Hourly Rate
   1	Maryland	$60,504	$29
   2	New York	$59,032	$28
   3	New Jersey	$58,155	$28
   4	Massachusetts	$56,348	$27
   5	Delaware	$55,690	$27
   6	California	$55,271	$27
   7	Pennsylvania	$54,596	$26
   8	Nevada	$50,578	$24
   9	Texas	$49,703	$24
   10	Arizona	$48,441	$23
   11	Ohio	$46,217	$22
   12	Michigan	$45,971	$22
   13	South Carolina	$44,872	$22
   14	Wisconsin	$44,637	$21
   15	Georgia	$43,787	$21
   16	Utah	$42,759	$21
   17	Missouri	$40,761	$20
   18	Nebraska	$39,442	$19
   19	Washington	$38,310	$18
   20	Colorado	$37,905	$18

   Average loss prevention associate salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average Salary	Hourly Rate	Job Openings
   1	AIG	$101,509	$48.80
   2	BNP Paribas	$98,053	$47.14
   3	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$96,709	$46.49	10
   4	University of California-Berkeley	$71,089	$34.18
   5	Yale New Haven Health	$70,796	$34.04	16
   6	Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona	$54,923	$26.41
   7	VariQ	$52,498	$25.24
   8	Simon Property Group	$51,046	$24.54	1
   9	Wells Fargo	$48,859	$23.49	20
   10	Winstar	$43,894	$21.10
   11	Tech Allies Solutions	$41,213	$19.81
   12	Continental	$39,596	$19.04
   13	IKEA North America Services, LLC	$39,464	$18.97
   14	North States Ind	$38,497	$18.51
   15	Amica Insurance	$36,724	$17.66
   16	Discover	$36,588	$17.59
   17	Meador Staffing	$34,890	$16.77
   18	Ace Hardware	$34,758	$16.71	16
   19	Allied Universal	$34,276	$16.48	4,416
   20	Staples	$34,008	$16.35	2

4. Writing a Loss Prevention Associate Job Description

   A job description for a loss prevention associate role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a loss prevention associate job description:

   Loss Prevention Associate job description example

   American Security & Investigations offers you a solid, stable and interesting career, with an opportunity for advancement.
   
   American Security, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, sex, gender identity, creed, ancestry, disability, sexual or affectional orientation, marital, color, religion, national origin, status with regard to public assistance, protected veteran status, individuals with disabilities or any characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.
   Job Skills / Requirements
   
   Essential Functions
   Patrol interior and exterior of assigned locations. Enforce rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Proactively deter criminal acts through a physical presence. Investigate incidents and prepare incident reports where appropriate. Respond to emergency situations that require the assistance of a security officer. Performs escorts of employees and customers as requested. Contacts emergency responders such as police, fire and ambulance personnel as needed. Provide excellent customer service to clients.
   Communicate incidents and client needs to HCS management.
   Requirements
   Minimum High School diploma/GED 1 year previous security/loss prevention/law enforcement or other related field experience Committed to providing high level of customer service Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent observation skills and awareness of surroundings Proven ability to problem solve and take initiative Ability to work in fast-paced environment while juggling multiple competing tasks and demands Basic computer skills CCTV experience (preferred)
   Education Requirements (Any)
   
   High School Diploma/GED
   
   Additional Information / Benefits
   
   We offer you:
   Competitive pay Health/Dental Insurance Uniforms and Training Holiday/ Vacation Time Employee Referral Bonus
   
   This is a Part-Time position 2nd Shift , Weekends .

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find loss prevention associates for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your loss prevention associate job on Zippia to find and recruit loss prevention associate candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with loss prevention associate candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new loss prevention associate

   Once you've selected the best loss prevention associate candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new loss prevention associate. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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