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Loss Prevention Specialist Internship
Amazon
Administration
Posted on Dec 24, 2024
DESCRIPTION
Loss Prevention Internship
This role is a 10 week internship starting in the Summer of 2025.
Amazon is looking for college students with high potential who are ready to own their impact in Amazon Operations as a Loss Prevention Intern.
As a Loss Prevention Intern, you will have the opportunity to OWN YOUR IMPACT by leading the effort to efficiently and effectively provide security services and asset protection (to include people, buildings, equipment, data, & intellectual property) in a designated fulfillment center (FC).
The Loss Prevention Intern is a key member of the Security and Loss Prevention organization, reporting to the Loss Prevention Manager whom is responsible for the facility and aids interns in a project benefiting the team. The Loss Prevention Intern may also assist the cross functional teams within the site including Human Resources, Finance, Corporate Audit, Security Services-Retail/CS/Corp, WW Physical Security Systems and Design, and Inventory Control Quality Assurance.
The Loss Prevention Intern’s primary responsibility will be supporting the efforts of the Loss Prevention team in the implementation of standardized, cost effective and efficient security services program for their assigned FC(s). This will be measured by agreed upon objectives and metrics related to key areas such as the level and quality of customer service provided, access and inventory control effectiveness, the protection of the FC’s employees and visitors and improvements to non-security department related productivity such as business continuity, product and equipment dependability, continuous flow, etc.
What is fulfillment you ask? Fulfillment is how we refer to completing or fulfilling a customer’s Amazon.com order and the acts of picking, packing, shipping and delivering their order to meet or exceed their expectations! Our Operations workflow can be broken three major lanes: first mile - where the product is housed and ready for your order; second mile - where your order is hauled to your area; and last mile - when the product is delivered to your door. Please note that all lanes have slight building variations, but one thing is constant, our vision and dedication to the customer.
Program Quick Facts & Locations:
· The position is NOT a corporate role and will be located in a Fulfillment Center, Sort Center, Delivery Station, or other warehouse environment
· Term: 10 weeks during the summer of 2025
· Must be willing to relocate nationwide for the summer with relocation assistance (position location is most heavily weighted on business need but will also take into account individual location preference)
· Competitive Salary, Relocation and Housing Assistance
· An offer for full time employment may be given after the internship
Key job responsibilities
· Drive Standard Work and Continuous Improvement through an intern project
· Ensure internal controls per Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements related to your area are fulfilled.
· Assist with investigations of internal and external theft and fraud.
· Manage access controls within the assigned FC to reduce the risk of unauthorized data access.
· Inspire performance excellence on the part of all security services team members.
· Align performance and actions with and clearly articulate the vision and values of the organization and the department.
· Meet or surpass your objectives that align with security service model.
· Serve as department’s liaison for facility management keeping them abreast of key issues, strategies and the department’s performance.
· Drive process improvements and increase efficiency.
· Identify, promote and implement security best practices in a designated FC.
· Effectively partner with internal customers in evaluating current and future security services, processes and initiatives.
· Coordinate data collection through database polling or data entry from multiple FCs and conduct analysis generating strategic and tactical interpretations.
Job Elements (to be performed with or without accommodation):
· Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours
· Walking in/ around the warehouse with great frequency; many facilities are over a quarter mile in length
· Able to access all areas of building (ascending and descending ladders, stairs, gangways safely and without limitation)
· Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head
· Lift and move totes up to 49 pounds each
· A driver’s license is strongly recommended due to the remote nature of many internship locations
A day in the life
As 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 team
Global 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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
· Currently enrolled pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with a conferral date between December 2025 and August 2026
· Working towards a degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Asset Protection, or other related field with interest in a career in Loss Prevention
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Experience with physical security systems, investigation techniques, effective oversight of contract security officers, or distribution center loss mitigation techniques.
· Organized and detail oriented. Accuracy is something you strive for.
· Ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment.
· Ability to motivate self and others to meet deadlines.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills. Confidence when public speaking or writing a paper.
· The ability to dive deep into data and provide thought-provoking, workable business solutions.
· Comfortable working in a fast-paced and multi-tasking environment.
Amazon 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 https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $20.34/hr in our lowest geographic market up to $34.90/hr in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.