Director of Loss Prevention & Security

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop strategies and processes to minimize company risk related to loss prevention/shrink.
• Develop strategies and processes to protect the wellbeing and physical security of Green Valley Grocery employees, customers, and facilities.
• Review, design and implement policies, communications, training, performance metrics, and reporting procedures to promote the pro-active LP and Security objectives of Green Valley Grocery.
• Lead incident management and investigations of all LP and Security related matters, maintaining effective communications with and between Green Valley Grocery leadership and external partners/stakeholders, delivering optimal resolutions on behalf of the company.
• Prepare detailed internal and external reports to ensure effective communication of Program objectives, activity, incident management, recommendations, outcomes, controls, follow up, and results.
• Maintain effective communications and relationships internally and externally to promote the LP and Security Program objectives and business interests of Green Valley Grocery.
• Maintain awareness of best practice and industry leading standards and ensure the Green Valley Grocery LP and Security Programs meet and exceed all relevant performance benchmarks.
• Engage with Operations and Risk Management leadership to review and develop the LP and Security Programs, and execute critical program priorities, initiatives, and continuous process improvements.
• Engage with other functional leaders to promote LP and Security Program effectiveness. For example: IT to review and develop optimal Surveillance and Monitoring systems, Finance to optimize program funding and ROI, HR to develop and implement training, and Marketing to optimize media and communications.
• Collaborate on business case development, analyze financial data, identify opportunities, and execute LP and Security processes to ensure optimal financial results across all entities and locations.
• Project manages key LP and Security Program initiatives from concept to execution, ensure effective budget management, communications, SOP implementation, results delivery, and ongoing review.
• Ensure adherence to all safety, worker’s compensation and casualty programs and processes.
• Provide input, as appropriate, for new site selection and design.
• Partner with HR and company leadership on highly sensitive personnel matters related to LP or Security.
• Maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information and role model ethical practice.
• Apply SME, negotiation, and influencing skills to deliver optimal results for Green Valley Grocery.
• Role model values-based leadership behaviors and professional standards.
• Other duties as assigned by Company Management.

Experience and Education:

Required:

• 20 years Security leadership experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Advanced understanding of Security and Risk management principles, Law Enforcement, Security Law and Regulations, and Government, Employee and Community Relations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and advanced written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation and training facilitation skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and influence people at all levels, both within and across formal reporting lines.
• The ability to attain any, and all licenses, including Gaming registrations, as may be required.
• Financial acumen and organization skills to prioritize competing priorities and deliver results.
• The ability to work full-time and such additional hours as required to support 24/7 business operations.
• Continuous local travel and some inter-regional travel.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Drivers’ license.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Criminal Justice, Law, Security Administration, Psychology, Sociology, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Previous Military, Law Enforcement, or Government Security experience.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit/stand up for up to a full 8-hour shift, in the performance of the position.
• Must be able to work around various fumes, odors, chemical agents, and solvents.
• Must be able to work as a senior leader with limited supervision under stressful conditions.
• Must be able to use a desk top and lap top computer as well as mobile and desk phone to accomplish duties.
• Must be able to work varied hours/days as business dictates.