Director LossPrevention
Director Loss Prevention
$114,400 to $161,800 per year
Purpose: The purpose of the Director of Loss Prevention is to is responsible for overseeing the company’s Loss Prevention efforts in order to protect the company’s assets, including money, product and employees.
Essential Functions:
- Leads all aspects of the company’s loss prevention activities
- Manages and maintains the physical security controls and systems for all locations; systems include CCTV, burglar and fire alarms, electronic article surveillance and emergency systems
- Evaluates loss prevention programs for current and emerging risks and improvement opportunities to ensure the company's compliance strategy and policies are comprehensive and effective
- Provides oversight and direction on loss prevention data analytics and LP KPIs
- Develops and directs the implementation of programs for safeguarding associates, customers and other company assets including the company’s background check program
- Evaluates loss prevention programs for current and emerging risks and improvement opportunities to ensure the company's compliance strategy and policies are comprehensive and effective
- Keeps abreast of existing and new relevant laws and regulations, takes appropriate actions to ensure compliance, and communicates to appropriate staff members
Reporting Relationship: Reports into VP Loss Prevention
Major interdependencies: Operations, Commercial, Legal, Finance, Human Resources
Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:
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Education and Experience: The combination of education and professional experience must exceed 8 years:
- In a leadership role: Requires 3 years of experience leading a team of Loss Prevention professionals engaged in developing and executing Loss Prevention programs.
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In a technical role: Requires 8 years of Loss Prevention experience engaged in developing and delivering Loss Prevention programs
- A bachelor’s degree in a program related to the functional area can count for 3 of the eight-year requirement
- An MBA or a master’s level degree in a program related to the functional area can count for an additional 2 years of the ten-year requirement
- In the industry: 3-5 years of Hospitality, F&B and/or Retail experience
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Specialized Training:
- Training that leads to the ability to conduct and manage investigations, ideally with the use of CCTV investigative techniques; completion of professional development investigative courses such as Wicklander/Zulawski, Reid, SCAN, etc. are required.
- Training that leads to a strong ability to utilize financial reports and analyze data to identify and resolve internal losses
- Knowledge of exception-based reporting systems required
- Knowledge of LP Case Reporting systems, such as ThinkLP, a plus
- Training that leads to in-depth knowledge of security industry regulations, as well as state and federal laws/regulations
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Specialized Skillset/Competencies/Traits
- Business acumen and also has the mindset required to understand the long-term implications of Loss Prevention management decisions and to advance the organizations goals
- Demonstrated history of understanding the needs of the business, stakeholders, the employee population, and individual circumstances
- Demonstrated history of creating and maintaining positive work environments through coaching, developing, and leading teams to achieve common goals
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Travel/Location
- Requires regular travel to airport locations, as well as a presence in F&B and Retail Centers of Excellence located in Bethesda, MD and East Rutherford, NJ respectively
Disclaimer
All job requirements are subject to change to reflect the evolving position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.
Hudson and HMSHost are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
About HMSHost
We are a global hospitality company with a passion for service! HMSHost offers the size, resources, training, and advancement opportunities you need to reach your most important career goals.
We believe in a culture of engagement. We strive to practice behaviors that set all associates up for success. We foster a culture of appreciation, caring and inclusion. We also believe in being the best version of yourself that you can be. We support this with competitive wages, robust benefits and recognition for a job well done.
HMSHost managers are coaches, guiding their teams to achieve great results while having fun and making a difference every day. Our managers show their passion for service and hospitality, are open to different ideas and perspectives, can adjust to the pace of our business, and serve the needs of our associates, guests, brands and other stakeholders.
We value manager-coaches who are reliable, can be counted on to do the right thing and focus on the simplicity of our mission – ensuring everyone feels great at work, and that our travelers are feeling great on the move.
At HMSHost, we know our success is based on great people, strong teams, and a fun environment. If you have positive energy, a passion for serving others, enjoy a fast-paced environment, are a team player, like to learn and grow and have fun at work – apply now!
HMSHost
Bethesda, MD
HMSHost is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. HMSHost is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you are an applicant with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access HMSHost’s online applicant portal as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to OSCHR@HMSHost.com.